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I want to teach my 6 year old son how to be more resilient and confident around other children.








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Lena: Hey everyone, welcome to another personalized episode from BeFreed! I'm Lena, and I'm here with my co-host Eli, and we are absolutely thrilled to dive into something that's so close to many parents' hearts today.
Eli: That's right, Lena! And what we're exploring today is something that really gets me excited because it's about helping our kids develop two of the most powerful life skills they can have-resilience and confidence around other children. I mean, think about it-these are the building blocks for everything else in their social and emotional lives.
Lena: Exactly! And for everyone listening who has a six-year-old, you know how crucial this age is. They're navigating friendships, school dynamics, and all these complex social situations for the first time. So let's really dig into what the research tells us about building these essential skills.