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How to Raise Patient, Grateful Kids in a Screen-Obsessed World (2025 Edition)


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In this episode, Dr. Mitnaul unpacks the power of patience in parenting and why it's more essential than ever in today’s instant-everything culture. Discover how raising kids who can wait well helps them become more grateful, resilient, and grounded. Learn why screens make patience feel painful, how slowing down can actually strengthen character, and a simple "wait list" technique you can try with your child tonight. Backed by insight and real-life strategies, this episode is your guide to cultivating calm in a world of urgency—one small moment at a time.

Parenting is the hardest job in the world now get the confidence to win at it. Join Dr. Larry Mitnaul Jr., a double board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist and father of 7, for real parenting insights, strategies to raise confident kids, and practical tips for thriving as a family in today’s tech-driven world.

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