In Episode 20 of Raising 10, we sit down with ScottShepherd, M.Ed — a passionate father, environmental educator, and leader dedicated to expanding equitable access to the outdoors. With over a decade of experience working with students, teachers, and communities from pre-K through adulthood, Scott brings a rare blend of parenting wisdom, educational insight, and deep commitment to environmental stewardship.

We explore how nature can transform the way we raise ourkids, why equitable access to outdoor spaces matters, and what it takes to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. Scott shares stories from mentoring teens, designing outdoor programs, and collaborating with diversecommunities to break down barriers to the natural world.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone who simplyloves the outdoors, this conversation will leave you inspired to get outside, connect more deeply, and raise kids who care about the world around them.

#KidsOutdoors #NatureForAll #EnvironmentalJustice #PlaceBasedLearning#OutdoorLeadership #FamilyInNature #EcoParenting #YouthDevelopment #CommunityOutdoors

Too many parents today aren’t raising future adults — they’re raising roommates. Kids who expect everything, contribute nothing, and grow up without the skills, discipline, or resilience they need to stand on their own.

In this episode of Raising 10, Ed Franklin breaks down the hard truth: entitlement isn’t a kid problem — it’s a leadership problem in the home.

Ed shares the lessons he learned raising ten children, the standards that shapedhis family culture, and the mistakes he sees modern parents making every day.From chores to accountability to emotional resilience, this episode exposes the gap between what parents say they want and what they’re actually teaching.

If you want to raise leaders — not dependents — this conversation will challenge you, sharpen you, and change the way you show up at home.

#RaisingLeadersNotRoommates#ParentingWithPurpose#EndEntitlement#LeadershipAtHome#RaiseAdultsNotKids#ParentingTruths#FamilyCulture#AccountabilityMatters#ResponsibilityStartsAtHome

Parenting can feel like a never‑ending cycle of correcting, redirecting, and managing the hard moments—especially when you’re raising kids with different needs, bigpersonalities, or unique challenges. But what if the real transformation happens when we learn to notice the good? In this episode of Raising 10, we shift the lens from what’s going wrong to what’s quietly going right. We talk about the small wins, the unexpected strengths, the moments of growth that are easy to miss when life gets loud. You’ll hear real stories from our home, practical ways to retrain your attention, and simple habits that help you build a family culture rooted in encouragement, confidence, and connection. This is an invitation to see your kids and yourself with fresh eyes. The bright spots are there. Let’s learn to find them.

#Raising10#PositiveParenting #ParentingWins #FamilyGrowth #ParentingPodcast#NeurodiversityAffirming #AutismParenting #ParentingMindset #CelebrateTheWins#IntentionalParenting #ParentingJoy #StrengthBasedParenting #BigFamilyLife#ParentingEncouragement