Choose Your Path: Training Kids to Be Decisive | Episode 445 episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 4 MIN

Choose Your Path: Training Kids to Be Decisive | Episode 445

from Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith · host Dr. Roger Smith

Are you robbing your children of the chance to make decisions? Dr. Roger Smith emphasizes that decisiveness is a critical character trait that must be developed through practice. Using the simple example of choosing between two paths, he explains why parents must intentionally provide opportunities for decision-making—even small ones, like choosing the color of a cup. Learn how to let your children face the low-impact consequences of their choices (like in board games) and how to talk them through potential outcomes without rescuing them from mild discomfort. This training builds the capacity to navigate life's complex options. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com 

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Dec 1, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Choose Your Path: Training Kids to Be Decisive | Episode 445

0:00 4:53

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith?

This episode is 4 minutes long.

When was this Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith episode published?

This episode was published on December 1, 2025.

Can I download this Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!