In the Boat With Ben

021: How Much "Grown Up World" Should I Share With My Children?


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46 minutes
Life seems to just get more and more complicated as you grow up. It's great having freedom as an adult, but with all of that freedom comes a great deal of responsibility. Part of the role we play as parents is keeping our children from having to experience the complexity and stress of all of that added responsibility, but at some point they'll need to know the things we know and have the skills we possess if we want them to be successful as adults. How early is too early to start preparing them for life as they grow up?

Ben and Rachel talk through this topic and share practical ideas from their own experience for equipping your child without overwhelming them. They explain how children are naturally curious and inclined to learn and grow in new skills, and how using these natural tendencies can make the learning process easier and fun for everyone.
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In the Boat With BenBy Ben Toalson & Rachel Toalson - A weekly podcast on balancing family life with a creative pursuit.