If we want children to feel secure in the world and grow into independent, courageous, and curious adults, it is important that adults contain their own anxieties and pull back from constant monitoring and overprotective, anxious parenting. When we step back and do not do everything for children, it is amazing how quickly they grow curious and try things on their own! Over time, this builds confidence and character as children begin to understand what they need to do to accomplish things in the world.

Julie L. FutrellJanuary 27, 2022kids, parenting, parents, psychology, therapy, resilience, anxiety, depression, teens, teenagers, psychoanalysisComment