#22 Natural Consequences: Helping Kids Learn from Experience

05/11/2025 23 min
#22 Natural Consequences: Helping Kids Learn from Experience

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Episode Synopsis

It’s natural to want to protect our kids from mistakes and discomfort, but those moments are often the best teachers. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, Mykayla shares how letting kids experience natural consequences can build real-life skills like responsibility, problem-solving, and self-control.You’ll learn how to step back with empathy, support reflection without rescuing, and help your kids develop the executive functioning skills they’ll need for independence and confidence later in life.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhat natural consequences are and why they matter for your child’s emotional and cognitive developmentHow the brain learns through experience, not just explanation, and why that’s essential for building executive functioningReal-world examples of natural consequences for kids of all ages, from forgotten homework to oversleeping for schoolWhy it’s so hard to let go as a parentm and how to reframe “stepping back” as an act of trust and loveHow to support without rescuing, using calm, empathetic communication and reflectionConversation starters to help kids process mistakes and turn them into growth momentsResources & LinksFollow on Instagram: @whatiwantmykidstoknow_podVisit the website: www.whatiwantmykidstoknow.comSupport the ShowIf you loved this episode:Follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyShare the episode with a friend or on your social media

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