Episode 390
When your child is quick to give in, apologize, or go along with what everyone else wants, you may wonder: Are they genuinely kind and flexible… or are they learning to put everyone else’s feelings ahead of their own?
It’s tempting to teach them to stand up for themselves. But what happens when you TELL them that they are allowed to have an opinion, but they still let others dictate how things go?
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• How to tell the difference between genuine kindness and people-pleasing
• Why teaching your child to “stand up for yourself” may not change what they do when someone else is unhappy
• How to help your child become someone who can care deeply about others without abandoning what they need
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MENTIONED IN OR RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
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Episode 318: Teaching HOW: A Key Component of Fostering Resilience
Episode 342: Why You Must Be Imperfect to Raise Great Kids
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