In this episode, Kim talks to best selling author, psychologist and educational consultant Dr. Madeline Levine. Dr. Levine's new book, Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World helps parents with practical advice on how to raise kids who are prepared to become independent and thriving adults. They talk about the importance of play, fear and control, parenting mistakes and regret, learned helplessness and accumulated disability. Dr. Levine reassures parents that success does not look like a straight line for most people. We take detours along the way. Dr. Levine is one of the world's most respected parenting experts and she shares so much wisdom and encouragement in this episode.

Dr. Madeline Levine's Website https://madelinelevine.com

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Dr. Levine's FB :https://www.facebook.com/DrMadelineLevine