152. How to Help Your Kids Overcome Challenges And Find Success

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an insightful conversation with Jeff Nelligan who is the father of three boys and a well-known commentator in the world of American parenting. His most recent book is the 2nd edition of “Four Lessons from My Three Sons – How You Can Raise Resilient Kids,” in which he outlined his parenting techniques and the path of his sons through childhood and adolescence to the U.S. Naval Academy, Williams College, and West Point.

⭐  Discover how Jeff’s life experiences and lessons as a father inspired him to write his parenting books.

⭐ Tess and Jeff explore the importance of having a parenting strategy and being intentional in your journey as a parent.

⭐ Hear Jeff’s practical strategies for raising resilient kids and his thoughts on challenging societal norms in parenting. 

⭐ Learn about the four simple yet powerful attributes Jeff emphasizes: personal courtesy, sustained confidence, grinding resilience in adversity, and ambition.

⭐ Tess shares examples from her own parenting journey with her son and Jeff offers insights from raising his sons, highlighting how these values can be taught in different ways. 

⭐ Get insights on supporting children through challenges and helping them push past obstacles they face in life.

⭐ Tess and Jeff discuss ways to inspire ambition in children and nurture their drive for success.

⭐ Jeff is most grateful for his three sons and his strategy and his fortitude to keep to his strategy along the journey. 

Find out more about Jeff Nelligan and purchase his book here 👉 NELLIGAN BOOKS

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