Nurturing Self-Esteem
Lisa Damour discusses the importance of providing opportunities for middle school boys to build self-esteem through meaningful experiences, rather than relying on external validation. Rich Roll adds that true self-esteem comes from facing challenges and learning from them, rather than constant praise.In this clip
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WHAT TEENAGERS NEED (And How To Provide It) | Lisa Damour, PhD x Rich Roll Podcast
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