

Dr. Daniel Amen: 3 Steps to Stop Your Brain’s Guilt Cycle & How to Re-Parent Yourself to Build Mental Strength
227 snips Mar 25, 2024
Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert, shares his insights on building mental strength in children. He discusses mindful parenting techniques, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and allowing kids to face consequences for their actions. Amen offers a 20-minute practice to strengthen parent-child connections and urges parents to focus on problem-solving skills rather than labeling children as 'smart.' The conversation also delves into overcoming parenting guilt, fostering resilience, and the delicate balance between discipline and love.
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Set Goals as a Parent
- Define your parenting goals and the kind of children you want to raise.
- Model the behavior and mental strength you desire in your children.
Bond with Your Child
- Prioritize bonding and connection with your children.
- Ask them what they want in the relationship and actively listen to understand their needs.
Homework Epiphany
- Dr. Amen's wife stopped asking their daughter to do homework, placing the responsibility on her.
- This taught their daughter agency and responsibility for her own actions and consequences.