The case for not worrying as a parent

Worried about your child's intelligence and future? Developmental psychologist Alison Gopnik has the simplest, most essential advice for parents: “chill out.” In her conversation with the host of The Gray Area, Sean Illing (@seanilling), she argues that focusing on the “marvelous features” of the relationship and appreciating the “biggest human miracle”—watching your child learn—is far better for both kids and caregivers than stressing over “what I need to do next.” Listen to the full episode of The Gray Area wherever you get your podcasts. #TheGrayArea #Parenting #ChildDevelopment #ParentingAdvice Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts