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Podcast: Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry
Episode: Why Kids Who Contribute Do Better Emotionally and Socially
Description: The research is clear: when children (and adults) contribute in a useful way, their confidence, autonomy, and self-efficacy improve. Mood gets better, too, which is why volunteering helps with depression. Do your kids contribute? We’ll talk about how to make it happen…and what gets in the way.
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