Episode 104: The Confidence Crisis - Are We Accidentally Raising Kids Who Are Afraid to do Hard Things?

Episode 104: The Confidence Crisis - Are We Accidentally Raising Kids Who Are Afraid to do Hard Things?

July 20, 2026 · 17 min · Season 2 · Episode 104

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The episode discusses how modern parenting may inadvertently hinder children's confidence and resilience in facing challenges.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen! In this episode, we tackle The Confidence Crisis: Are We Accidentally Raising Kids Who Are Afraid to Do Hard Things? We explore how today's parenting culture, while rooted in love and protection, can sometimes unintentionally prevent children from developing the resilience and confidence that come from facing challenges. We discuss why confidence isn't something children are born with or simply praised into h...

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