Let Them Struggle

All parents desperately want to protect their kids, which is a great and noble goal. At the same time, overly protecting our kids in certain areas can stunt their growth and development in important ways.Many times the concept of protection allows us to control behaviors in ways that make us feel more justified.Areas in which we protect our kids in inappropriate ways:Physical - find ways to let your kids explore and engage in risky behaviorsSocial - it's part of relationships to be hurt, reje...

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Parenting is one of the hardest jobs we'll ever have. Dr. Leah Featherstone, clinical psychologist, and her sister, Beka Dean both grew up in a very traditional, conservative family, with a parenting style to match. Through her education and experience, Leah has moved away from that approach and now uses principles of attachment, relational neurobiology, and positive parenting to raise her own kids. The sisters talk through this new approach, with the goal of promoting cooperation and enhancing relationships between adults and the children they help to nurture, support, and raise.