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In this episode, I’m talking about something many moms quietly worry about during the holidays: “Am I raising a selfish child?” I walk you through what’s really happening inside your child’s developing brain — the loud wanting and the quieter, growing capacity for generosity — and why both are normal and healthy. You’ll hear the science behind children’s big emotions, their self-centeredness, and their surprising natural ability to give. And then I’ll show you how to grow generosity in a warm, connected, shame-free way through simple practices you can begin right now. This is a hopeful, grounding conversation that I think every mom needs this season.

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Release Date: 10/12/2025, 13:30:00