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May 2024
47m 46s

Afraid To Mess Up My Kids!

Dr. Shefali / Maia Wisdom
About this episode

Are you a parent who is afraid of messing up your kids? Are you worried about how your kids will turn out? Well, you are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps two mothers who are grappling with the challenges of effectively supporting their children. No matter how old your kid is, or what their issue is, you will get a clearer understanding of how to optimize your connection with your children.

If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com.

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