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Bringing out the good in kids—and parents—with Becky Kennedy

Worklife with Adam Grant

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Setting Boundaries with Kids

Parents have two jobs: setting boundaries and validating their kids' emotions. Boundaries are decisions and limits, not just commands, and they make kids feel safe. Validation means acknowledging their emotional experiences as real, even if you don't understand them. These jobs go hand in hand and help kids feel seen and heard.

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