Brain Builders: Power- Building Self-Control Instead of Control

An episode of the Brain Based Parenting podcast, hosted by Cal Farley's, titled "Brain Builders: Power- Building Self-Control Instead of Control" was published on August 26, 2025 and runs 20 minutes.

August 26, 2025 ·20m · Brain Based Parenting

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Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the concept of power in parent-child relationships and how understanding power dynamics can improve interactions with children, especially during crisis moments. We discuss why self-control is the greatest form of power and how sharing power appropriately with children helps them develop into successful adults. Contact: [email protected] To Donate: https://secure.calfarley.org/site/Donation2?3358.donation=form1&df_id=3358&mfc_pr...

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This episode explores the concept of power in parent-child relationships and how understanding power dynamics can improve interactions with children, especially during crisis moments. We discuss why self-control is the greatest form of power and how sharing power appropriately with children helps them develop into successful adults.

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