Great article! “generation of parents who see the importance of raising emotionally resilient kids who don’t expect others to pander to their feelings or offenses” - COMPLETELY AGREE! I’m new to Substack and the writing world; and just wrote my first newsletter. It’s basically about how managing employees, youth coaching, and parenting are all relative. Check it out if you have time. As I get started on this new venture, I would be interested in your thoughts… Someone who obviously knows what they’re doing.
This whole series was wonderful, but this was particularly good. I love this: “Children who feel safe are empowered to take risks safely. They know if they have a safety net, they can go a little further than last time. I really think that’s how you build a child’s confidence and self-esteem: allowing them to prove to themselves that they are capable of more than they thought.”
Erin, it may have been something you wrote (and please tell me if it was!), but I love the concept of kindness growing security; and security growing confidence. I try to root myself in that and so appreciate reading it here and in your work. Thank you both.
I did go on a bit of a rant in a post a few months ago about 'leaving kids better than we found them,' but I'm pretty sure you just summed up in seven words what I *tried* to say in 1100... and also took it a step further. I wholeheartedly agree—*kindness grows security; and security grows confidence*. (I keep wanting to add respect in there, but I think respect is baked into kindness. I'll think on that one.)
Thank you for this interview, Erin, and Mary Kate, for your honest and vulnerable reflections on being a parent. I always feel comforted and less alone when I read about the very real challenges parents have--not so much in a doom-and-gloom way, but expressing the complexities of parenting, which you both did so well here.
Erin, the conductor, pitched just the right questions during Parts 1, 2, and 3, and Mary Kate, the 1st chair parent, responded with the perfect tune. The reading audience applauded after many heartfelt sequences, is sorry the music stopped, and now they are on their feet. "Bravo, Bravo, and Bravo!" My pressing question, "When's the next concert?"
Great article! “generation of parents who see the importance of raising emotionally resilient kids who don’t expect others to pander to their feelings or offenses” - COMPLETELY AGREE! I’m new to Substack and the writing world; and just wrote my first newsletter. It’s basically about how managing employees, youth coaching, and parenting are all relative. Check it out if you have time. As I get started on this new venture, I would be interested in your thoughts… Someone who obviously knows what they’re doing.
Mary Kate nailed it, didn't she?! I'm with you—so often, we forget (or don't think) to apply basic leadership principles to parenting.
P.S. - Welcome to Substack! Heading over to check out Coach2Succeed now...
Thank you!!
This whole series was wonderful, but this was particularly good. I love this: “Children who feel safe are empowered to take risks safely. They know if they have a safety net, they can go a little further than last time. I really think that’s how you build a child’s confidence and self-esteem: allowing them to prove to themselves that they are capable of more than they thought.”
Erin, it may have been something you wrote (and please tell me if it was!), but I love the concept of kindness growing security; and security growing confidence. I try to root myself in that and so appreciate reading it here and in your work. Thank you both.
Thanks so much, Lou!
I did go on a bit of a rant in a post a few months ago about 'leaving kids better than we found them,' but I'm pretty sure you just summed up in seven words what I *tried* to say in 1100... and also took it a step further. I wholeheartedly agree—*kindness grows security; and security grows confidence*. (I keep wanting to add respect in there, but I think respect is baked into kindness. I'll think on that one.)
I resonate with so much of this. Thank you for the authentic, insightful interview.
I'm so glad—thanks, Allecia!
Perfect way to conclude a beautiful series of articles. You both did outstanding work❤️
Thanks so much, Wendy! ❤️
Thank you for this interview, Erin, and Mary Kate, for your honest and vulnerable reflections on being a parent. I always feel comforted and less alone when I read about the very real challenges parents have--not so much in a doom-and-gloom way, but expressing the complexities of parenting, which you both did so well here.
Thank you, Jeannie!
Erin, the conductor, pitched just the right questions during Parts 1, 2, and 3, and Mary Kate, the 1st chair parent, responded with the perfect tune. The reading audience applauded after many heartfelt sequences, is sorry the music stopped, and now they are on their feet. "Bravo, Bravo, and Bravo!" My pressing question, "When's the next concert?"
Ah, I love this!! Thanks, Dad!
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Mary Kate deserves *all* the ❤️❤️❤️s in the world for eternity for this one.
Not possible without you first my friend.
She has my heart forever and I’m beyond grateful you created a way for her to share hers.