Raising Kind and Sturdy Kids: Warmth and backbone in the same household
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Raising Kind and Sturdy Kids: Warmth and backbone in the same household

Lena Fairwood · narrated by Clover

2026

3h 36m$4.99

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Most households seem to pick a lane: soft and endlessly forgiving, or firm and a little cold. This is the case for holding both at once. What warmth actually looks like day to day, why boundaries are a form of love rather than a punishment, how to correct a child without shaming them, and the small habits that build children who are both kind to others and steady in themselves. Grounded, encouraging, and easy to put into practice tonight.

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17 chapters

  1. 1Introduction6m
  2. 2Chapter 1: Warm and Sturdy at the Same Time16m
  3. 3Chapter 2: What We Get Wrong About Discipline17m
  4. 4Chapter 3: Why Modern Life Makes This Harder14m
  5. 5Chapter 4: Small Rituals That Build Big Warmth15m
  6. 6Chapter 5: Saying No Without Losing Closeness16m
  7. 7Chapter 6: Giving Feelings a Name13m
  8. 8Chapter 7: Chores as Character Building15m
  9. 9Chapter 8: The Art of a Real Apology12m
  10. 10Chapter 9: Turning Sibling Squabbles Into Lessons15m
  11. 11Chapter 10: Letting Kids Fall a Little15m
  12. 12Chapter 11: Staying Calm When They Are Not14m
  13. 13Chapter 12: Reclaiming Attention From Screens13m
  14. 14Chapter 13: A Simple Weekly Rhythm for the Whole Family15m
  15. 15Chapter 14: When to Ask for Extra Help13m
  16. 16Conclusion4m
  17. 17About the Author1m
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