Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Bernie Siegel – Episode #2 Hope, Strength & Courage Podcast
“ [Parents] your being there alleviates pain. It takes away a percentage of the side effects and discomfort and everything else than the person who is isolated and alone. Do not feel guilty that you can’t fix it and cure it.” Dr. Bernie Siegel
Summary: Today’s episode features part 2 of my interview with world renown Pediatric surgeon, author and speaker Dr. Bernie Siegel as we discuss how to raise a child to feel loved and make a difference.
What I love most about the second part of my interview with Dr. Bernie is his wonderful storytelling and his great advice for parents. During this episode he shares with us stories behind the books he has written for both adults and children. I especially love the stories about what he calls the Siegel family zoo.
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Best Advice from Dr. Bernie Siegel
- If you want your child to take care of him or herself, love them!
- Let the kids know you love them
- Your being there alleviates pain!
- Laugh for no reason every few hours … get your kid to laugh doing silly things … but find things for them to laugh about.
- Don’t blame your children.
- People will benefit from giving them hope
- Give them hope and give them treatment and see what happens. Don’t tell them what’s going to happen
- Remember – You make a difference!
Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:
- www.berniesiegelmd.com
- These books by Dr. Bernie
- Love, Magic and Mudpies about how to raise a child to feel loved.
- Love, Medicine and Miracles,
- The Art of Healing,
- Smudge Bunny,
- Love, Animals and Miracles,
- Dr. Bernie’s CD Getting Ready
- The Energy Cure by William Bengston
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