Child development expert Ruth Holland Scott on her new book, “Raising Confident Children”

By Eric Logan, Megan Mack, Julie Williams

Published August 7, 2024 at 2:19 PM EDT

Two people sit at a table in a radio talk studio: the woman on the left has shoulder length grey hair and is wearing glasses and a white jacket with a black geometric pattern; the man on the right has short grey hair and a goatee and is wearing a black long sleeved button down shirt. — Ruth Holland Scott with guest host Eric Logan on "Connections"

A smiling man sits in front of a microphone at a table in a radio talk studio. He has short grey hair and is wearing glasses, a black blazer, a black button down shirt and black pants. — Guest host Eric Logan on "Connections with Evan Dawson"

“Raising children is one of life’s most rewarding yet challenging endeavors, which is why every parent needs an experienced guide they can trust.”

What is the importance of raising confident children and how can parents achieve this? What does it mean to raise confident children and how does that relate to their success?

Renowned child development expert, author, educator and public servant Ruth Holland Scott joins guest host Eric Logan to discuss her new book, “Raising Confident Children.” They explore the principles on which the book is based and answer your questions.

Our guest:

Ruth Holland Scott, educator, public servant, and author of “The Circles God Draws” and “Raising Confident Children”