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The Parenting Wisdom
The Parenting Wisdom Podcast is a place where we explore parenting from a truly holistic perspective. I believe that a wise parent is one who asks questions, keeps an open mind, and also trusts their deep inner knowing.
Here, we integrate insights from psychology, sociology, holistic medicine, child development science, philosophy, and ancient wisdom. Because there is no single “right” way to parent — each of us is unique, and every child is a unique soul.
The guiding principle of The Parenting Wisdom Podcast is that parents are their children’s leaders. And as leaders, we must be both humble and courageous as we raise children who will grow into independent, resilient, and fulfilled human beings — ready to share their unique gifts and live lives of meaning and purpose.
We believe that our children are strong and capable, and that challenges are part of their growth. Our role is to let them face those challenges while remaining their safe haven — the steady presence they can always count on, no matter what.
The Parenting Wisdom
Raising Strong Kids in a Soft World: Inspired by The Obstacle Is the Way- With Bansari Shah
In this episode of The Parenting Wisdom Podcast, I sit down with Bansari Shah, MA and CPLC—educator, certified life coach, Director of Outreach at Acton Academy Essex, and parent of two. Our conversation centers on building mental resilience, confidence, and strong character in our children by allowing them to face and grow through challenge.
Inspired by the book The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday, we explore the powerful idea that adversity can be the path to growth, and how this philosophy comes to life inside Acton Academy’s walls and at home.
🔍 In this episode, we discuss:
- How Acton Academy uses the Socratic method to foster independent thinking
- The value of letting kids struggle, fail, and figure things out for themselves
- Why mental resilience is often missing today—and how we can help rebuild it
- The importance of action over rumination: helping kids (and parents) move forward
- How to identify and challenge faulty thinking patterns
- Why modeling resilience is one of the most powerful tools we have as parents
- Using the hero’s journey to frame life’s challenges as meaningful missions
- Embracing imperfection while still teaching the value of doing your best
🧭 This episode is a reminder that the path to strength isn’t about removing obstacles—it’s about learning to face them with courage and clarity.
✨ Whether you’re a parent, educator, or someone passionate about raising strong, resilient kids—you’ll find so much wisdom in this conversation.
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