How can we help our children find their voice and validate their thoughts, opinions, feelings, and needs as they grow? This question is something that today’s guest, Debra Gansenberg, has guided families through in her work as a psychotherapist and Family Systems Specialist for over 20 years. On today’s episode, Debra shares her thoughts on how to ‘grow a child,’ and speaks about how parents can receive their children’s needs, wants, and opinions with openness and compassion. Debra also shares a key takeaway that you’ll want to hear from her book How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It—Real Tips & Strategies for Parents of Today’s Gen Z Kids.