Guest: Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and the author of the 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do. .

In this episode, we will cover:

1. learn how to encourage your kids to build mental muscle that allow them to become mentally strong, confident and resilient to stress
2. how parents confuse Discipline with Punishment and what you can do to use melt-downs and "power struggles" as opportunities to teach them
3. how being too easy on your kids and letting them avoid responsibility creates weaker and less effective adults

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

• Amy Morin's website: www.AmyMorinLCSW.com
• to "13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do" on Amazon

About Amy Morin:

Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and a lecturer at Northeastern University. She's also the author of the international bestselling book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do as well as her most recent book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do. She gave one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time with more than 5 million views and she currently travels the globe teaching people about mental strength. Her advice has been featured by numerous media outlets including CNN, Fox News, Today, Fast Company, Parents, and Oprah.com.