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THIS Is One Of The Best Skills You Can Give Your Children | Melinda Wenner Moyer

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Why is self-compassion so hard to practice, and even harder to teach our kids? In this episode, best-selling author Melinda Wenner Moyer shares the three key components of self-compassion and explains how nurturing this skill in children can help them grow resilient, confident, and kind—while positively shaping the world around them.

Melinda Wenner Moyer is an award-winning journalist whose work explores the intersection of science and everyday life. Her work deep dives into subjects that have both scientific and societal implications, addressing issues that are relevant to parents, families, and the general public. 


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Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from HELLO, CRUEL WORLD! by Melinda Wenner Moyer, read by the author. © Melinda Wenner Moyer ℗ 2025 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved.

 

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