Podcasts kids Autism & Neurodiversity 85. When Comfort Now Creates Pain Later with Jason

85. When Comfort Now Creates Pain Later with Jason

Published: Feb. 10, 2023, noon

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Neurodivergent children have a more difficult time growing or developing resilience during struggles. For this reason, well-meaning parents often create an environment where their children are not challenged, but instead remain in a constant state of comfort. Learn why this creates comfort and family harmony in the short term, but doesn\\u2019t provide the skills necessary for neurodivergent children to succeed later in life and how to prevent or change this mistake with your loved one.

Get full show notes here: JasonDebbie.com/85

Things you\'ll learn from this episode:

  • Why comfort is the enemy of growth\\xa0The difference between being uncomfortable and overwhelmed\\xa0

  • The difference between being uncomfortable and overwhelmed\\xa0

  • The higher thinking of seeking to be comforted vs being comfortable\\xa0

  • What is necessary for a parent to be a healthy mentor\\xa0

  • How doing hard things now makes things easier later in life

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