The 3 Rules We Live By

The 3 Rules We Live By

From Almost Forty by Kylie Lately

February 15, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

This episode discusses emotional intelligence and personal growth through three psychological principles applied in parenting and relationships.

This episode is all about emotional intelligence and personal growth via three psychological principles I’ve intentionally woven into the way I raise my boys . This isn’t just a parenting episode. These are personal development concepts that apply to friendships, co-parenting, workplaces, romantic relationships and everyday life. We explore: The difference between intention and impact Why repair matters more than defensiveness How to teach kids to look at patterns instead of reacting in black and white The truth about “attention-seeking” behavior How unmet needs show up sideways Why negative attention still meets a need How children can trigger unresolved parts of us The difference between reactions and responsibility Parenting is one of the most uncomfortable vehicles for personal growth. But when we’re willing to look at what’s being mirrored back to us, it can also be transformative. If this episode resonated, press follow on Apple or Spotify so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And if you’ve been here since the toddler life days, slide into my DMs - I’d love to hear from you. Listen to Almost Confidential Here…

People in this episode

Host: Kylie Lately

Topics covered

  • emotional intelligence
  • personal growth
  • parenting
  • relationships
  • psychological principles

Keywords

  • emotional intelligence
  • personal development
  • parenting
  • relationships
  • psychological principles
  • unmet needs
  • attention-seeking behavior

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