Dr. Ken Ginsburg joins host Dr. Bracho-Sanchez to explore lighthouse parenting. They discuss building resilience, coping with failure, equipping children with the skills to become successful adults, and the importance of taking a balanced approach to parenting.
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Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, FAAP, FSAHM
 Dr. Ken Ginsburg practices Adolescent Medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He has worked with youth enduring homelessness for over 30 years and directs Health Services at Covenant House Pennsylvania. His focus is on supporting adults to be the kind of people young people deserve in their lives. He is the Founding Director of The Center for Parent and Teen Communication, which empowers parents with the strategies and skill sets that will strengthen their family connections and position them to guide their teens to become their best selves. His books include Lighthouse Parenting: Raising Your Child with Loving Guidance for a Lifelong Bond, Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings and Raising Kids to Thrive: Balancing Love with Expectations and Protection with Trust. |
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Theme music composed by
Doug Nagel.
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