There is no perfect way to help children build resilient,
empathetic, and emotionally secure foundations that support
them through adulthood. There is no instruction manual and there
is no definitive right way. One approach parents can take is to be
mindful and compassionate, with themselves first and then with
their children. To find out more about how parents can raise
optimistic and self-assured kids, Positive Psychology Podcast Host
Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two psychotherapists about
parenting strategies that help create stability in a child’s life. Dr.
Tina Payne Bryson describes enlightening approaches from her
book, The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and
Resilience in Your Child. And Dr. Shauna Shapiro discusses the five
essential elements of mindful discipline from her book, Mindful
Discipline: A Loving Approach to Setting Limits and Raising an
Emotionally Intelligent Child.
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