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Episode 589: Raising Conscious Sons and Daughters with Dr. Shefali
· 36 min · S6 E589
Episode Episode 589: Raising Conscious Sons and Daughters with Dr. Shefali
What if the child you worry about most is learning to speak up for herself, while the child who never causes trouble needs more room to be herself?
Rebecca Greene welcomes Dr. Shefali, clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of the Conscious Parenting Movement, for a candid conversation about raising children who know their own worth. Dr. Shefali explains why conscious parenting begins with examining our own expectations, reactions, and need for control.
Rebecca brings questions from her own life as a mother. They discuss how to respond when a strong-willed daughter speaks in a tone that sets you off, why an easygoing “perfect” child may be hiding her needs, and how parents can let children experience ordinary setbacks without rushing to fix everything.
They also explore what sons may need as they grow, the pressure children face online, and the difference between connection and smothering. Drawing on her books Raising Conscious Daughters and Raising Conscious Sons, Dr. Shefali offers parents a place to start: make one small change, practice it for a week, and keep learning alongside your child.
In this episode:
• Why conscious parenting asks parents to examine themselves • Helping outspoken daughters feel heard while teaching respectful communication • Why the “good” child deserves a closer look • Letting children learn from disappointment and imperfection • Dr. Shefali’s thoughts on movement and mentorship for boys • Staying connected while respecting a child’s growing independence
Learn more about Dr. Shefali and her books at DrShefali.com.
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