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184. The Fragile Child Myth & the Courage to Parent

184. The Fragile Child Myth & the Courage to Parent

Update: 2025-05-15
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Dr. Roger McFillin explores a troubling cultural shift happening right under our noses: parents who are increasingly terrified of their own children's emotions & behaviors. From panicked mothers frantically searching for iPads in waiting rooms to parents walking on eggshells around teenagers, McFillin challenges the modern narrative that children are inherently fragile & discusses important principles in raising resilient and emotionally stable kids. Why are parents increasingly paralyzed by fear when making what used to be typical parenting decisions?

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00:00 Introduction to Radically Genuine Podcast

01:22 The Shift in Parenting Culture

05:15 Fear-Based Parenting Complex

10:04 The Impact of Emotional Reactions

15:14 Resilience and Stress Inoculation

20:33 The Role of Boundaries in Parenting

25:22 The Cycle of Pathologizing Childhood Behavior

30:44 Reclaiming Parental Confidence

35:55 The Courage to Parent

41:44 Conclusion: Embracing Challenges for Growth

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184. The Fragile Child Myth & the Courage to Parent

184. The Fragile Child Myth & the Courage to Parent

Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP