Authentic Kids: Letting Them Be Who They Really Are

This week on GoodMom, Lindsay and Sunny dive into the parenting tightrope walk of letting go without losing your mind. 😂 They get real about what it means to raise authentic kids in a world that constantly tells them to “fit in.” From twin dynamics 👯‍♀️ to teen “mean girl” phases 😬 to the science behind why being fake can actually harm your health (yep, Harvard says so!), this episode is packed with laughs, “me too” moments, and surprisingly deep insights. You’ll hear stories about kids who want to be adults one minute and run from responsibility the next 🏃‍♀️💨, how to build confidence with curiosity instead of control, and why sometimes the best parenting move is to just roll with it. 🌈

👩‍👧‍👦 What We Talk About:

• The wild contradiction of kids wanting freedom but fearing failure 🙃

• When to guide vs. when to step back and let them lead 🌱

• Why pretending to “fit in” can take a toll on your health 🧠💔

• How vulnerability and honesty can boost your child’s confidence 💪

• Sunny’s hilarious and heartfelt stories about raising identical twins who choose to dress alike again 👗👗

• The art of failing fast — and why that’s key to building resilience 🚀

💡 Big Takeaway:
You don’t need all the answers. Let your kids experiment, stumble, and discover who they are — while you model what being your true, happy self looks like. 💖

💬 Favorite Quotes:

“Having questions available is sometimes better than having answers.” – Lindsay
“When you’re your happiest self, do more of that. That’s the formula.” – Sunny

🎧 Tune in for heart, humor, and those “I thought it was just me!” parenting moments.
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