In our continuing three-part series that talks about the skills that make kids mentally strong, Dr. B. breaks down the importance of independence. Letting go and encouraging children to make their own choices are some of the teaching tools that make children confident and excellent decisions makers in the future.

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Welcome to The Breakdown with Doctor B., a psychologically healing conversation with well-known psychiatrist Arthur Bregman MD.  Every week Dr. B. and host Linda Corley break down issues and problems from a mental health perspective. From the incessant stresses of the pandemic to untangling relationship problems, Dr. B's years of experience help piece together the messiest of life's problems.