As parents, how do we raise our kids to be resilient against life's inevitable hardships? <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063159481/?tag=jordanharbing-20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Good Inside</a> author Dr. Becky Kennedy shares her insights here!Full show notes and resources can be found here: <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/1163" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jordanharbinger.com/1163</a>What We Discuss with Dr. Becky Kennedy:<ul><li>Boundaries are what parents tell kids they will do — not what kids must do. "If you're not off the couch by the time I get there, I'll pick you up" works better than threats or punishments that require kid compliance.</li><li>Optimizing for happiness in childhood creates fragility in adulthood. Kids who avoid hard feelings never learn they can handle disappointment, jealousy, or failure — leaving them with a narrow range of emotions they feel capable managing.</li><li>Parents have two jobs: setting boundaries and validating emotions. These aren't opposites — they work together. Set the limit, then acknowledge their feelings: "You really wish you could keep jumping on the couch."</li><li>"Do nothing" is often the best parenting strategy. It's mindful restraint — choosing not to react in the moment when kids are upset. This prevents escalation and models emotional regulation better than immediate correction.</li><li>Build confidence by letting kids struggle through puzzles, conflicts, and challenges. Tell them: "The best feeling is when you think you can't do something, then watch yourself make progress." Struggle builds capability.</li><li>And much more...</li></ul><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1344999619?mt=2&ls=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">And if you're game to support us, please leave a review here</a> — even one sentence helps! <ul><li>Sign up for <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Six-Minute Networking</a> — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jordanharbinger.com/course</a>!</li><li>Subscribe to our once-a-week <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/news/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wee Bit Wiser</a> newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!</li><li>Do you even Reddit, bro? <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/JordanHarbinger/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join us at r/JordanHarbinger</a>!</li></ul>This Episode Is Brought To You By <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/deals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Fine Sponsors</a>:<ul><li>Caldera Lab: <a href="https://calderalab.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20% off: calderalab.com/jordan, code JORDAN</a></li><li>Audible: <a href="https://audible.com/jhs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit audible.com/jhs or text JHS to 500-500</a></li><li>Progressive: <a href="https://www.progressive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Free online quote: progressive.com</a></li><li>BetterHelp: <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordan</a></li><li>Oura Ring: <a href="https://ouraring.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10% off: ouraring.com/jordan</a></li><li>Skims: <a href="https://skims.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">skims.com, survey: podcasts: JHS</a></li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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