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Could exposing kids to their fears help them thrive later on in life? Exploring the science of exposure therapy, pediatric psychologist Kathryn Hecht shows how encouraging children to handle discomfort builds confidence and resilience.

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Could exposing kids to their fears help them thrive later on in life? Exploring the science of exposure therapy, pediatric psychologist Kathryn Hecht shows how encouraging children to handle discomfort builds confidence and resilience.

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  1. @Christine-e7b

    April 11, 2026 at 4:55 pm

    ….. 🤔 …… not sure of this one. Lots of things missing in the speech.

    • @gezusmofo

      April 11, 2026 at 6:33 pm

      It could be worth watching the full video, maybe it addresses what is on your mind?

    • @mikeysrose

      April 11, 2026 at 10:17 pm

      Not sure how you can make that determination from a 2-minute clip from her talk.

  2. @domsau2

    April 11, 2026 at 8:02 pm

    Full video, please?

    • @robertjansen6019

      April 12, 2026 at 1:57 am

      The link is right there… Click it. Where it says “How to Raise Kids Who can Handle Hard Things”

  3. @ignite45

    April 11, 2026 at 8:14 pm

    Here is a ONE and only SOLUTION… build places where kids can play, and challenges for each to take. Teach them that being rude is not welcomed; and by playing with others, sharing, listening, and cooperating with each other.. it’s a WIN.
    Bike riding, running, horizontal and vertical obstacles, mud, sand, learning how to build from recycled stuff.. All that in a stasium type of complex, several floors.
    But guess what… You wont do it because too many risks involved. Then, this goes back to ALL O’YAHs calling kids having ADHD conditions. Dont blame the environment, blame yourselves

  4. @mikeysrose

    April 11, 2026 at 10:15 pm

    This seems obvious to me, but judging by the number of anxious and “anxious” kids we have in our midst, it seems I’m in the superminority. If you don’t let your kids experience any adverse feelings, they won’t learn how to deal with them.

  5. @Howtooldguy

    April 11, 2026 at 10:24 pm

    Coping skills are taught by example

  6. @sykessaul123

    April 12, 2026 at 6:50 am

    It’s all about balance. Give your kids as many experiences as possible without overwhelming them or you. That includes both positive and negative situations that happen to occur. Show yourself mitigating the negative consequences (checking the weather before a walk, bringing a rain jacket) and they will learn to do the same.

  7. @godlivethg

    April 13, 2026 at 1:58 pm

    Thanks ma’am

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