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Good Inside with Dr. Becky

The Power of Letting Kids Struggle

Oct 3, 2023
Reese Witherspoon joins Dr. Becky to discuss her children's book and the power of letting kids struggle. They cover topics like resilience, creativity, and the definition of confidence. They emphasize the importance of allowing children to learn from failure and to self-regulate. They also discuss the challenges of controlling children's eating habits and the power of repair in parenting.
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Quick takeaways

  • Letting children experience failure and discomfort is crucial for valuable learning opportunities.
  • Encouraging self-expression and independence in children through exploring their own ideas fosters creativity and a sense of self.

Deep dives

Importance of letting kids fail

Learning from failure is a valuable tool that children need to experience. It is important not to protect them from failures or discomfort, as it robs them of valuable learning opportunities.

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