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Why Family Conflict Is Actually Healthy: Raising Resilient Kids
Why Family Conflict Is Actually Healthy: Raising Resilient Kids
The Role of Conflict in Raising Resilient Kids Every parent dreads hearing "I hate you" from their child. In this episode, hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson sit down with Dr. Ashley Harlow, a licensed psychologist at Children's Nebraska, to unpack the moments of parent-child conflict that catch us off guard. Dr. Harlow breaks down what kids are really trying to communicate when emotions run high and shares a practical two-step framework: respond with empathy in the moment,...