Beyond the importance of vulnerability and communication

Beyond the importance of vulnerability and communication

, Bell also wants her kids to be able to admit when they've messed up. An inevitable part of life, she says.

"Making amends and apologizing is an important thing in our family, because humans leave carnage wherever they go. I really respect when someone does something wrong or hurtful and they apologize. I'm like, 'Yeah, right on.' That's important. If there's one thing I want to teach my kids, it's how to make amends—and that it's for themselves, so they can like who's in the mirror a little bit more."  

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