Your Kid Doesn't Need Fixing. They Need Witnessing.
About this episode
Dr. Sheryl discusses with Dr. Marisa Franco the importance of witnessing children's experiences rather than trying to fix them.
Somewhere around 12 or 13, most kids make a quiet decision about themselves, usually over something small: a friend who stopped texting back, a moment they've never told you about. Psychologist Dr. Marisa Franco, author of Worth, joins Dr. Sheryl to explain what actually helps, and it isn't a pep talk.
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