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234: Encore: Confronting Toxic Achievement Culture with Author Jennifer Wallace

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens

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The Value of Mattering in Child Development

This chapter explores the significance of 'mattering' in high-achieving children, emphasizing that their worth should be based on who they are, not just their accomplishments. It includes practical parenting strategies, like the 'puppy dog principle' and a unique volunteer mandate, aimed at fostering empathy and resilience while reinforcing the emotional well-being of children.

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