How to Make Your Child Feel Seen: The Science of Mattering | Gordon Flett – EP 733

February 24, 2026·1h 18m·4-min readsoloself improvement

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The feeling of not mattering is a profound psychological wound underlying modern crises of loneliness, depression, and youth mental health, and addressing it through early, intentional cultivation of mattering can transform individual lives and societal well-being.

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Dr. Gordon Flett

solo on Passion Struck with John R. Miles

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People

John R. MilesDr. Gordon FlettBarry SchwartzRebecca Newberger GoldsteinDaniel CoyleSonja LyubomirskyHarry ReisPaul Eastwick

Books

You Matter, Lumaby John R. Miles

Topics

AnxietyDepressionMental HealthMindfulnessParentingProductivitySelf ImprovementTherapy

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