3192: Help Your Child Develop Good Judgment by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids on Positive Parenting
Optimal Relationships DailyOctober 29, 2026
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3192: Help Your Child Develop Good Judgment by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids on Positive Parenting

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Episode 3192:

Dr. Laura Markham explains that no child is born with good judgment, and that wise decision-making is a skill built through experience combined with reflection. She shares six practical steps, from giving kids early practice with choices and a clear span of control to modeling decisions out loud and treating bad choices as chances to reflect rather than be lectured. It is positive parenting advice for raising kids who learn to make good decisions on their own.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ahaparenting.com/read/judgment

Quotes to ponder:

"Good judgment and decision-making skills develop from experience combined with reflection."

"Many people never develop good judgment because their experience isn't accompanied by reflection."

"Remember to ask questions and be supportive, instead of lecturing."

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