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cover of episode The case for teaching your child it’s okay not to share

The case for teaching your child it’s okay not to share

2025/4/8
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In the age of gentle parenting), a new trend has emerged: parents are changing the ways they talk to their young children about sharing). Rather than forcing their kids to share their toys, relenting to their playmates’ demands, some parents are encouraging their children to say “no” and stand up for themselves.

Amberly McAteer) is a contributing parenting columnist for the Globe. She joins the show to talk about what it looks like to teach your kids it’s okay not to share all the time, how she’s adopted this mentality with her own children, and why she believes it will lead them to become more empowered and self-assured as they grow up.

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