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Sep 2025
50m 41s

How do we build resilience in our kids w...

CINDY HOVINGTON, PH.D.
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Send a text Do you ever hear your child say things like, “I’m such a bad kid” or “I’ll never be good at this” and your heart sinks because you don’t know what to say? You’re not alone. And this episode is about to change the way you respond. Today, I’m sitting down with award-winning science journalist and author Melinda Wenner Moyer to talk about her latest ... Show More
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