The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D.: “Having somebody there for you if something goes wrong is such a predictor of health.”  Doucleff, a parenting expert and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to raise generous kids without nagging, plus: - How to diffuse a temper tantrum without yelling (~03:26) - How to actually motivate children to do the right thing (~15:17) - How to really give your children autonomy (~21:54) - The best ways to bolster kids' mental health (~24:49) - Why kids should have at least one other caring adult in their lives (~27:03) Referenced in the episode: - Doucleff's book, Hunt, Gather, Parent. - mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D. - Read Doucleff's work on NPR.org. - Research showing kids are less likely to help a second time after receiving extrinsic rewards. - Research on relational wealth and quality of life. Take 25% off our sleep support+ with code SLEEP25. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at chec