School Of Awesome Sauce With Greg Denning

Have you ever worried about whether your parenting methods are building real emotional connection—or unintentionally causing harm?We received a thoughtful question from a listener who shared a heartbreaking personal story: while her mom intended to foster attachment, her methods—like forced "holding time"—ended up destroying trust and psychological safety instead.In this episode, we dive deep into what we do and do not mean when we talk about attachment, emotional safety, and parenting strategies.Attachment parenting is about honoring a child’s free will—not demanding submission. True psychological safety is built through respect, patience, and emotional connection—not control or coercion.We'll clarify why even good parenting philosophies can be twisted if they aren't grounded in emotional intelligence and healthy boundaries.And we’ll share practical ways you can foster true psychological safety in your home while supporting your child’s natural emotional development.If you want to raise res