26. The Danger of Trying to Rescue Your Kids from Challenges

13/05/2025 29 min Temporada 1 Episodio 26

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Though we really wanna, it’s not helpful to our children when we try to rescue them all the time. So much learning comes from them taking responsibility for the consequences of their choices. So much growing into the person they need to be, who are okay and successful without us.Today we chat about:A funny story where Anne admits she was wrong in advice she gave to her adult kid (all our cat lover friends will love this one!)How it looks to actually let your kids make mistakes (and why this is so darn hard to do!)What “taking off the hero cape” is and what it does to your kids when you don’tDifferent ways to help your kids that don’t involve removing the challenge for themThe difference between Equipping vs RescuingThe long term impact of always swooping in to save your kids A caution for all those generous mamas out their who have a love language of giving giftsHow guidance looks different as your children get older⁠Get in Touch With us!⁠⁠Connect with Anne:Website⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠InstagramConnect with Becky:Website⁠⁠Her books⁠The Inspired Business podcast