Why you should not label your kids w/Zara Kadir

Mama Knows

Cloud10

Parenting, Kids & Family

5.0 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

In this conversation, Nina and Zara discuss the profound impact of labeling children, both positively and negatively. They explore how labels can limit a child's potential and the importance of fostering a growth mindset. The discussion also delves into the effects of parental venting, sibling comparisons, and gender labels, emphasizing the need for parents to advocate for their children and recognize the internalized effects of labels. Zara provides practical strategies for reframing conversations about children and highlights the importance of acknowledging both challenges and strengths in parenting. 04:32 Understanding Developmental Psychology in Labeling 06:30 The Fine Line of Complimenting Children 09:49 Venting and Its Effects on Parenting 16:27 Sibling Comparisons and Team Dynamics 23:10 The Impact of Child Comparisons 26:43 Understanding Gender Labels in Parenting 30:58 Reframing Shyness and Caution 38:24 Recognizing and Addressing Internalized Labels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:04.3	Although I try extremely hard to never label my children in front of them or to their faces. I'm guilty of having slipped up
1:14.1	in the past. I never really label their behavior. Like if they do something bad, I don't, or like
1:21.1	I don't even like to say bad. I say undesirable. I try not to say like, that was so naughty.
1:26.7	You're so naughty. I don't try not to say that. I say
1:29.3	things like, that was a bad decision. What can we do differently? You know, like I try really hard.
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