Boundless Life How To Raise Kids Who Aren't Sheeple, Who Swim Upstream & Who Can Gracefully Engage In Divergent Thinking & The Art of Insubordination, With Todd Kashdan.
Jun 11, 2022
Todd Kashdan, an expert on resilience and author of "The Art of Insubordination," discusses innovative strategies for raising independent thinkers. He shares insights on fostering divergent thinking and encouraging creativity in children. Highlighting personal anecdotes about his daughters, Todd emphasizes the value of open communication, mindfulness, and storytelling in nurturing emotional intelligence. He also explores the importance of allowing kids to challenge societal norms while maintaining strong family bonds and balancing technology use.
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Twin Daughters' Divergent Paths
- Todd Kashdan's twin daughters, Raven and Chloe, are developing distinct personalities.
- Raven is athletic and embraces physical fitness, while Chloe is analytical and excels in rational thinking.
Violet's Imaginative World
- Todd Kashdan's youngest daughter, Violet, is highly imaginative and perceptive.
- She creates elaborate worlds for her stuffed animals and displays remarkable interpersonal intelligence.
Fostering Divergent Thinking
- Train children in divergent thinking by presenting open-ended problems.
- Encourage exploration of multiple possibilities and unconventional approaches.
