Dr. Becky Kennedy on the Stoic Art of Emotional Regulation (and Raising Great Kids)
The Daily Stoic
Teaching Kids Resilience and Confidence
Parents should aim to work themselves out of the job of being the architect of their kid's happiness. Instead, they should help their kids build the circuitry to navigate challenges and frustrations, teaching them to figure things out independently. This approach helps children develop sustainable happiness, rather than relying on immediate solutions or avoidance. It is important for parents to help their kids tolerate feelings of disappointment and learn that it's okay to be themselves, even when they haven't yet figured things out.
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