The Verywell Mind Podcast

41 - Friday Fix: 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do

01.22.2021 - By Verywell MindPlay

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Are you struggling to raise mentally strong kids right now? 

Do you worry that your kids won’t have the emotional skills they need to succeed in life? 

Are you concerned that some of your parenting habits might be setting a bad example for your kids?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re going to want to tune in to this episode. I’m sharing how to give up the unhealthy yet common parenting habits that are draining kids of the mental strength they need to reach their greatest potential.

As a psychotherapist and a foster parent, I’ve seen firsthand how parenting habits directly affect the way kids think, feel, and behave. And while you may have many healthy parenting habits already, you might also have a few unhealthy habits that could use a little tweaking—you might not even recognize that they’re doing them.

A few little changes could make a big difference to your child’s overall wellbeing.  Based on my best-selling book, here are the 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do.

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