Parenting in a Scary World: How to Build Safety, Trust, and Resilience In Your Kids and In Yourself
Long Game Parent22 Syys 2025

Parenting in a Scary World: How to Build Safety, Trust, and Resilience In Your Kids and In Yourself

Parenting today can feel overwhelming — school shootings on the news, social media pressures, and a world that doesn’t always feel safe. But here’s the truth, backed by science: our kids don’t need us to shield them from every scary headline or be perfect parents. They need something much more powerful — our consistency, repair when things go wrong, and daily moments of connection.

In this episode of The Long Game Parent, Lauryn Gregg shares practical, research-backed strategies for raising resilient kids in uncertain times. You’ll learn:

  • Why repair after conflict matters more than never losing your cool
  • How play actually builds emotional resilience in children (backed by science!)
  • What Columbia University research reveals about the power of just one supportive adult
  • How the “good-enough parenting” model can take the pressure off and help your child thrive
  • Simple, doable practices to create a sense of safety at home — for you and your kids
  • How to show up and perform at work when it feels like the world is on fire

Whether you’re worried about the world your kids are growing up in, or just want to feel steadier in your parenting and on the job, this episode will leave you with hope, tools, and a clear reminder: you already have what it takes to help your child grow strong in uncertain times.

Listen now for grounded, practical advice every busy parent can use.

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