Episode Description
Are you raising your kids to become mentally strong adults? It’s tough to do in today’s world for so many reasons. But we owe it to kids to give them the skills they need to manage their emotions, think rationally, and take the productive action they need to live their best lives.
Unfortunately, many of today’s most common parenting practices are robbing kids of the mental strength they need to thrive. Today, I’m breaking down the things you’re going to want to stop doing if you want to raise strong kids.
Some of the things I talk about are:
- The 5 parenting habits that rob kids of mental strength
- Why it's crucial not to condone a victim mentality in your children
- How teaching kids to avoid risks can actually increase their anxiety
- The connection between chores and raising responsible adults
- Why you shouldn't try to regulate your child's emotions for them
- The importance of letting kids fail and make mistakes in a supportive environment
- Actionable steps to help your kids build problem-solving and coping skills
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