Our guest today is Dr. Erica Komisar, a psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author known for her work at the intersection of mental health and family life. With over three decades of clinical experience, she has guided parents through the challenges of raising resilient, emotionally healthy children. Dr. Komisar is the author of Being There and Chicken Little the Sky Isn’t Falling, and a regular contributor to outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Today, she joins us to discuss some of her most talked-about—and often controversial—parenting techniques, offering insights that challenge conventional wisdom and spark important conversations.
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