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Raising Good Humans

How to Become a Better Listener and Strengthen your Connection with your Kids w/ Lori Gottlieb

Feb 16, 2024
Lori Gottlieb, NYT best-selling author and host of Dear Therapist, joins to discuss becoming a better listener and strengthening connections with kids. They explore secrecy vs privacy, modeling regulation, building resilience, and the burden of love. They also touch on emotional communication dynamics and societal messaging, as well as building strong relationships and encouraging independent play.
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Quick takeaways

  • Respecting children's privacy and autonomy fosters trust and encourages open communication.
  • Creating a safe space and being a good listener builds a strong connection with children.

Deep dives

Importance of Trust and Autonomy in Parenting

A successful parent-child relationship relies on trust and autonomy. Parents should trust their children, respecting their privacy and giving them space to develop their own identities. By avoiding overbearing behaviors and allowing for autonomy, children feel safe to open up and share their thoughts and feelings.

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