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May 2025
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Dr. Becky Kennedy: Why Making Your Kids ...

Lewis Howes
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Dr. Becky Kennedy reveals why our instinct to make our kids happy actually undermines their emotional resilience and contributes to adult anxiety. This episode explores how teaching children to process difficult emotions rather than avoid them creates the foundation for healthier, more capable adults. 
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