Navigating Risk and Growth
Heather emphasizes the delicate balance between ensuring a child's safety and allowing them to experience risk, which is crucial for developing competence and problem-solving skills. Yoshua adds that while protecting children is important, overprotection can hinder their ability to navigate life's complexities as adults. The conversation highlights the necessity of embracing friction and nuance in parenting to foster resilience and wisdom in children.In this clip
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