Ep 167: Parenting Through the Impact of Law Enforcement on Kids

In this episode of Code4Couples, Cyndi talks with Brianna Reinhold, a clinician and daughter of a law enforcement family, about what it's really like to grow up as a first responder kid. Brianna shares how law enforcement culture shaped her childhood, the challenges kids face with anxiety, stigma, and social media, and why honest conversations are key for resilience.

Episode Summary / What You'll Learn
✔️ What it's like to grow up as a law enforcement kid
✔️ The emotional toll of policing on families and children
✔️ How social media impacts police kids in today's world
✔️ Strategies to help kids build resilience and reduce anxiety
✔️ Why open conversations and emotional connection matter most

I'm Cyndi Doyle — licensed professional counselor, retired police spouse, author of Hold the Line, and host of the Code4Couples® Podcast. I help law enforcement officers, spouses, and first responder families protect their relationships while navigating the challenges of the job.

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00:00 Intro
01:30 Brianna's law enforcement family background
04:00 Growing up in a cop household
08:30 Anxiety, resilience, and police kids
12:00 Social media's impact on law enforcement families
18:00 How parents can talk to their kids about the job
24:00 Avoiding secondary trauma in children
28:00 Building family connection and resilience
34:00 Final advice for first responder parents