July 28, 2026

Parenting Mistake #5: I Was Protecting My Children… But I Wasn't Preparing Them

Parenting Mistake #5: I Was Protecting My Children… But I Wasn't Preparing Them
Parenting Mistake #5: I Was Protecting My Children… But I Wasn't Preparing Them
The Works of Wonder Podcast
Parenting Mistake #5: I Was Protecting My Children… But I Wasn't Preparing Them

This week, I'm sharing how I confused protection with preparation. I'll talk about why I wish I had spent more time teaching my children to navigate the world instead of simply trying to keep them from it, and how intentional conversations build lasting trust.

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