Everything Always Episode 82: Living with a Social Media Star with Kyle Kaplanis

Going through the teenage stage with your children is a stressful time for everyone, but what if your teen was also a famous TikToker? Today’s guest is Kyle Kaplanis, a step-dad to four and father to a social media star. In this episode, he shares his amazing insight into using social media within the family and how to approach the needed open conversations around sex, alcohol, and everything else. Listen in as Kyle shares his experience joining a family of four children without having any children of his own and the dynamic with his partner and her ex-spouse. You will learn why it is important to make your children feel safe and supported, the responsibility that comes with being a celebrity/influencer, and how to respond to “haters.” 2:25 - 5:05 - What Kyle’s family dynamic is like. 5:05 - 7:37 - What it was like joining a family of four children. 7:37 - 10:00 - Why Kyle let the kids come to him instead of trying to force the relationship. 10:00 - 20:20 - How Kyle and his family supported his step-daughter when she started gaining traction on TikTok. 20:20 - 27:40 - The importance of allowing for open conversations around tough subjects with your kids. 27:40 - 43:03 - The negative effects of being an influencer. Takeaways: How Kyle entered into a family without any drama involved. Why he supported his step-daughter in her social media endeavors. How to approach the conversation of social media with your children. The importance of making your children feel like they can talk to you about anything. The responsibility that comes with being an influencer. Quotes: “I went into my relationship with the kids not trying to replace anybody.” - Kyle Kaplanis “We have to remember that these kids grew up in the era of technology, so to tell them they can’t [join social media] is like saying they can’t play at the park with their friends.” - Kyle Kaplanis “You have to remember for those who are looking for fame, it comes with a ton of responsibility.” - Kyle Kaplanis   3 Interesting Clips: 8:00 - 9:35 - Why Kyle found it so easy to join another family—without any drama. 13:19 - 14:05 - How getting involved together on social media brought Kyle’s family closer together. 20:20 - 22:00 - The importance of having open conversations with your children.   Links: Kyle Kaplanis: Instagram | LinkedIn |TikTok JaydeCanDance Text us: 760-389-3722 Send us an anonymous letter Subscribe & Review in iTunes! Are you subscribed to our podcast? If not, we would strongly suggest you do. This way you won’t miss a thing! Subscribe here: Everything Always And now for the pretty please with a Bordeaux Maraschino Cherry on top. We would be so incredibly grateful if you left us a review on for Everything Always as well. This will help other parents and families like you find our podcast. Plus, it’s fun for Mike and I to sit and read them together on date night! Just click here, click open in iTunes, select “Ratings and Reviews”, tell us your favorite moment and best take away and we will send a huge cyber hug and kiss right to you! Find the Everything Always Podcast wherever you listen! Apple Podcasts (iTunes) acast Pocketcasts ListenNotes Spotify player.fm