We all want to encourage our children, but what if the words “I’m proud of you” are doing more harm than good? In this episode of The Practice of Being Human, Marta unpacks how this well-meaning phrase can create a cycle of codependency and external validation—teaching kids to chase approval instead of defining success on their own terms. She shares how to shift from pride to presence, equipping parents with new language and tools to help their children grow confidence, resilience, and self-trust from the inside out.

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