Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin 282 — 5 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do in Today's World
Jan 16, 2026
Discover the five parenting habits that may be undermining your child's mental strength. Learn why validating emotions is important, but allowing kids to solve their own problems is crucial. Dive into the significance of chores for building responsibility and independence. Understand how overprotectiveness can increase anxiety, and why letting kids fail empowers them. Gain actionable insights on fostering resilience and problem-solving skills in your children for a brighter future.
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Shift From Victimhood To Problem Solving
- Validate your child's feelings, then focus on problem-solving steps to address the issue.
- Teach them options they can control instead of reinforcing a helpless victim mindset.
Let Healthy Risk Teach Resilience
- Let kids take healthy risks and explore rather than letting fear dictate choices.
- Ask yourself what the risk of not letting them try is and balance emotion with logic.
Foster Parenting Moment On The Playground
- Amy Morin recalls watching a foster child hang upside down on a playground and feeling terrified.
- She used that fear to remind herself it's important to let kids be kids and explore safely.
