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Raising Kids Who Can Handle the Real World

Raising Kids Who Can Handle the Real World

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Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with science journalist and author Melinda Wenner Moyer to talk about what kids actually need to cope, connect, and grow up healthy today.


They cover:

  • Why letting kids have big feelings builds resilience
  • How listening (not lecturing) strengthens connection
  • What parents get wrong about screens and tech
  • Why avoiding hard topics doesn’t protect kids
  • How everyday conversations shape empathy and judgment


This episode is about practical, research-backed parenting — not perfection.

  • How Can We Help Kids With Self-Regulation? - Child Mind Institute
  • Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions at Different Ages - Child Mind Institute
  • How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes - Melinda Wenner Moyer
  • Hello, Cruel World - Melinda Wenner Moyer


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