How many friends does your child actually need?

But what if we’ve absorbed a story that deserves to be questioned?

In this conversation, I sit down with Missy Willis of Let ‘Em Go Barefoot to unpack:

Influenced by the work of Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Maté, and Peter Gray, this is a paradigm-shifting look at friendship that challenges cultural norms around socialization.

If you’ve ever felt that quiet pressure, “Is my child social enough?” this episode will help you slow down and look again.

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