Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
2158: Parents - Start with Love by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Building Lasting, Secure Relationships
03 May 2024
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2158: In "Parents - Start with Love," Dr. Jack Stoltzfus emphasizes the crucial role of unconditional love in parenting, advocating for affirming children for their inherent qualities over accomplishments. The article discusses the profound effects of such parenting, offering insights into building lasting, secure relationships that empower children towards autonomy and resilience, with examples that underline the dangers of conditional affection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentslettinggo.com/parents-start-with-love/ Quotes to ponder: "I have tried to please him all my life but it was never enough." "The first practice that every parent needs to employ or strengthen is to show in word and action that their adult child is loved, not because of anything they do but because of who they are a son or daughter." "Nothing can stand in the way of my love for you." Episode references: A Mother's Reckoning: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/25937671 The Lords of Discipline: https://www.amazon.com/Lords-Discipline-Novel-Pat-Conroy/dp/0553381563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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