There’s no shortage of “how-to” books about parenting. But Amy Morin , psychotherapist and author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do , argues it’s just as vital that we know what habits we shouldn’t teach our kids. If we want children that are mentally strong we need to look first at our own detrimental behaviors. 

In 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do , Morin shares the common parenting practices that are holding your child back and teaches what you should do instead.