213. Stress is contagious but so is calm, featuring Ned Johsnon

For parents, there are always anxieties looming on the horizon, constant concerns about our kids’ futures—and we feel the pressure of needing to fix all of it. But what would happen if we took a different approach? What if instead of trying to control everything, we gave our kids autonomy and simply walked calmly beside them? The ideas that Ned Johnson presents today could be transformative in helping us truly nurture and enjoy our kids, and giving them the tools they need to grow into a confident adult.

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• Watch the full clip, and learn more at thenedjohnson.com.
• Check out his book, The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control over Their Lives.
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