The truth about helping children set goals (and why it's SO easy to get it wrong)

Most of us have tried helping our child set goals. And most of the time, it doesn't stick. This episode will tell you why, and what you really need to understand before any of the practical stuff will actually work.

Issy Butson February 25, 2026 — 16 minutes read

The truth about helping children set goals (and why it's SO easy to get it wrong)

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