The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne · Kim John Payne/Center for Social Sustainability
#282: The Emotionally Resilient Kid: Part One - Being There When Your Child Feels Left Out
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A boy teased for walking on his toes cracked everyone up by pretending he couldn't run, stopping his tormentors.
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A calm guide to helping kids hold steady when they feel shut out.
Kim John Payne focuses on the difficult moment when a child feels left out, teased, or stranded at the edge of a group, and he treats it as something adults can meet with steadiness rather than alarm.
Why you'd press play
When your child feels left out, teased, or pushed to the edge, you need a steadier answer than panic or a lecture.
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