#52: If you want your kids to be more independent, then...

There you are. Your kid scrapes their knee at the pool. They curl up, hurt—but not broken. Another parent looks at you. “Aren’t you going to help?” But what if you didn’t? What if you let them stay in the water, just long enough to learn something?In this episode, we turn parenting upside down. We talk about false expectations—not failure. We unpack how a milkshake swirl leads to a breakdown... and a breakthrough. And we share how a four-year-old cooking breakfast isn’t extraordinary—it’s preparation.We challenge the obsession with resilience and the myth that life must be hard to be worthwhile. What if kids didn’t need to bounce back—because they never saw life as a battle in the first place?If you’re exhausted by the pressure to raise “gritty” kids, this episode is your breath of fresh air. We explore how to raise children who trust themselves, pack their own lunches, question assumptions—and don’t need to “overcome” life to love it.---------------------------- Do you have some questions, stories or experiences you hope could be featured on the podcast? We could create an ENTIRE EPISODE about YOUR submission! Just use this link to submit: https://airtable.com/appuZrvCvTjxoMHNa/pagG0SbG2nSlWJay3/form ---------------------------- This parenting podcast is not your typical parenting banter. Priya Narthakii (Values Mindset & Peak Parenting Coach & Mother of 2) & Harry Goldberg (Mindset & Performance Coach & Father of 2) provide you with fresh perspectives on how to raise kids who are self-driven, self-motivated, growth-minded and kind. Most importantly, this podcast is for parents who want to have a beautiful relationship with their kids. You don’t need anything new to achieve this. Perhaps, all you need is a new perspective which hasn’t come across your growth path... ...yet. These episodes are:- Short- Too the point- Engaging- Weekly And they have:- Zero scripting.- Zero planning.- Deep insights.- Inspiring stories.- Decades of Parenting experience. ---------------------------- Want to keep receiving unique, helpful & valuable parenting insights? Three simple steps: 1. Subscribe.2. Follow.3. Turn On Notifications!