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Episode 2543:

Parent Co. shares a heartfelt tribute to the lasting impact of a mother’s words, showing how consistent empathy, trust, and encouragement can shape a child’s inner voice. This moving reflection highlights how nurturing emotional strength early on leads to lifelong confidence and self-belief.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/10-things-mom-told-kid-give-confidence-adult/

Quotes to ponder:

"My mom never told me what to do. She made my thoughts and feelings important by asking me about them."

"I grew up believing that I could be proud of myself. And I am."

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