Modern Parenting
055: Raising Your Spirited Child
A deep dive into understanding and parenting spirited children with Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, the author of ‘Raising Your Spirited Child.’ Through an insightful interview and real-life problem-solving, you’ll gain valuable insights into navigating the challenges and strengths of spirited kids.
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054: Three reasons not to say “You’re OK!”
Discover the significance of emotional regulation in children and the potential impact of saying “You’re OK” after a fall in this brief yet informative episode. Explore the importance of validating your child’s emotions for their healthy emotional development.
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052: Grit: The unique factor in your child’s success?
Delve into the concept of “grit” and its impact on achieving success, as advocated by Professor Angela Duckworth. Uncover the importance of grit in personal and academic accomplishments, gain insights into nurturing grit in children, and explore its role and limitations in securing success.
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050: How to raise emotionally healthy boys
Explore the effects of societal expectations on boys’ emotional well-being and gain insights into promoting healthy emotional development in your son through an engaging conversation with Dr. Judy Chu and guest Alan Turkus.
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049: How to raise a girl with a healthy body image
Discover valuable insights into promoting a healthy body image and self-esteem in your daughter as Dr. Renee Engeln, author of “Beauty Sick,” shares expert advice in this thought-provoking episode.
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