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In today’s episode, I’m talking about how we really toughen kids up. Honestly, my own thoughts around this have shifted dramatically in recent years as I've done my own inner work + learned more about brain development, psychology, and emotions.
Whether a child is taught to stop crying because they'll get a reward OR because they're afraid of what will happen if they don't, the result looks surprisingly similar. A kid learns to stop showing emotion without ever learning how to process it.
Fear-based compliance might make a child quieter in the moment, but what’s that actually teaching them?
I want to raise resilient, tough kids who can handle what life throws at them, too. I've just had a HUGE change of heart about how we get them there!
In this episode, I cover:
- Why my perspective on “kids these days” has changed
- How different parenting extremes can create surprisingly similar outcomes
- Getting honest about what we actually needed as kids
- What it really looks like to raise tough, resilient kids
- Why kids need a softer place to land when they’re experiencing life lessons
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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/how-we-really-toughen-kids-up
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