Parent Podcast
Deep Dive: Difficulty Is Not Deficiency
Oliver's struggle to use a new arm is a metaphor for how your child's brain grows through challenge. Resilience, self-compassion, and a growth mindset — and the shift from "How do I make this easier?" to "What is my child actually building right now?"
From the story: Oliver Octopus Used Arm Number Three
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