Calm Parenting Podcast Want A Resilient Child? Back Off (& Shut Up) Part II #509
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Aug 13, 2025 Explore how to cultivate resilience in children by allowing them the freedom to learn and grow independently. Discover the importance of letting kids face challenges and boredom to enhance their problem-solving skills. Learn practical tips for creating supportive environments without hovering, and embrace the significance of silence in fostering self-exploration. Through anecdotes and actionable advice, gain insights into nurturing adaptability while managing parental anxieties. Empower your child to thrive in their own way!
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Relax With Toddlers' Development
- Back off and allow toddlers to explore and be impulsive; their job is curiosity, not productivity.
- Model impulse control and responsibility rather than demanding adult-level behavior from young children.
Match Expectations To Age
- Accept that teens act like teens and won't behave like 37-year-olds; scale expectations to age.
- Praise responsible choices you see and avoid projecting adult standards onto adolescent behavior.
Give Kids Ownership Of Schedules
- Give kids ownership of family priorities and schedules by asking their input for the school year.
- Keep parental authority but teach prioritization by saying yes to some things and no to others together.