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

Feb 24, 2026 · 1h 18m

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Why do so many children feel invisible, even in homes filled with love?Today, on the official launch day of my new children's book, You Matter, Luma, we are diving into the heart of why "mattering" is the most important foundation we can build for the next generation.Joining me is Dr. Gordon Flett, the world’s leading researcher on mattering and author of the groundbreaking paper on "Anti-Mattering." In this conversation, we reveal a startling disconnect: while only 8% of parents think their child might feel they don’t matter, nearly 35% of youth report feeling insignificant or uncertain of their worth.Dr. Flett explains why mattering is a "foundational human need" and how we can bridge…