The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
Martha Jackson
Mr. Donavan - Parenting the Child That You Have, Not the Child That You Want
29 minutes Posted Feb 5, 2026 at 6:00 am.
Embracing The Child You Have
Sponsor Shoutout: Insurance & Trust
Mr. Donovan’s Journey To Counselor
Parenting Pressure And How It Lands
Winning At All Costs Backfires
Projection: Parents’ Unfinished Business
Signs Kids Are Burned Out
Balance Through Concierge-Style Parenting
Embrace The Kid You Have
Family As A Business Culture
Health, Diet, And Long-Term Performance
Boundaries, Voice, And Core Values
Closing Gratitude
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In this timely and powerful episode, Martha sits down with Mr. Donavan to talk about something every parent needs to hear: parent the child you have, not the child you want. Mr. Donavan shares his own journey—from a bullied, non-athletic kid to a trusted coach and counselor who’s spent 35 years guiding families. His message is simple but profound: when we truly listen to our kids and honor who they are, everything changes. Together, they unpack the tricky balance between parental expectations...