Life Kit The consequences of overindulging your kids
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Sep 18, 2023 
Lauren Silvers, the Clinical Director of FamilyWise Northwest, tackles the tricky dynamics of overindulging kids. She emphasizes that too much yes can stifle emotional growth and independence. Listeners learn about the 'Test of Four' to assess their parenting style. Silvers offers practical tips for saying no and establishing firm but loving boundaries. She also discusses how the pandemic has intensified these behaviors, urging parents to foster resilience in their children through challenges.
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Diana's Toddler
- Diana Apong's three-year-old had meltdowns over trivial things.
- She often gave in, knowing it wasn't a good long-term solution.
Spoiling vs. Overindulgence
- Spoiling focuses on the child's desires, while overindulgence stems from the parent's discomfort.
- Overindulging is about the parent's needs, not the child's.
Types of Overindulgence
- Overindulgence comes in three forms: material, relational, and structural.
- These involve giving too much, doing too much for kids, and inconsistent discipline.