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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

Impatience, Perfectionism, Fear of Failure

Jul 23, 2018
A mother seeks advice on supporting her highly gifted daughter who struggles with impatience and perfectionism. The podcast discusses the parental role in helping children face challenges and emotions, highlighting the importance of fostering resilience and self-trust.
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Quick takeaways

  • Normalize children's struggles to build self-trust and resilience.
  • Encourage children to embrace discomfort for growth and independent problem-solving.

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Parent's Concerns About Child's Impatience and Lack of Self-Trust

A parent seeks advice for her highly gifted almost six-year-old who displays impatience and a lack of self-trust, possibly stemming from her tendencies towards perfectionism. The mother is worried about her own parenting missteps affecting her daughter's confidence and ability to face challenges independently. Janet Lansbury advises the parent to normalize her daughter's struggles and allow her to experience discomfort, emphasizing the importance of letting the child navigate her emotions and challenges with parental support rather than rescue.

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