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304. The Parent’s Guide to Letting Go: Teaching Your Kids to Embrace The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey

Be Well by Kelly Leveque

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Navigating the Challenges of Overparenting

This chapter delves into the themes of overparenting and the vital role of allowing children to experience failure as a means of fostering independence and resilience. Through personal anecdotes and reflections on childhood experiences, the speaker highlights the delicate balance between parental involvement and a child's autonomy, and the consequences of excessive control. They advocate for creating safe spaces for children to learn and grow, free from the pressures of perfectionism and high parental expectations.

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