
Yale happiness guru Laurie Santos on the power of time off and modern parenting traps
Life Examined
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Navigating Modern Parenting Challenges
This chapter explores the emotional complexities and stressors of contemporary parenting, highlighting alarming statistics that reveal parent worries about their children's safety and well-being. It discusses practical strategies to alleviate these pressures, including the importance of allowing children greater independence and the necessity of fostering emotional connections. The conversation encourages parents to reevaluate their priorities, emphasizing the benefits of time affluence over relentless scheduling and over-parenting.
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