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Scenario

Why parental fear silences necessary praise

I never told my teenage son that I was proud of him for standing up to bullies at school because I was worried it would encourage him to fight more.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to shape our children's behavior can prevent us from acknowledging the very qualities we want them to develop.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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