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What You're Doing to Keep Them Safe Is Making Them Fragile
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- May 26, 2026
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Summary
The week before my oldest left for college, I caught myself reorganizing her room, repacking her bags, and sending her articles she didn't ask for. She was ready. I wasn't. And in that moment I realized I had been fighting the same battle for years: the pull to swoop in, smooth it over, take the discomfort away. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned about what over-protection actually does to a child's nervous system, and the five practical shifts I teach parents to raise kids who can handle hard things without ever leaving them to white-knuckle it alone. Feeling called to bring this work to other parents? Our Coaching Certification Program trains you to do exactly that. DM me CERTIFICATION on Instagram for details. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy