Parenting is messy, beautiful, demanding, and full of doubt. From the very first day you promise to protect your child, the real challenge begins: what does it actually mean to be the best parent you can be?
In her TEDxArendal 2025 talk, psychologist and bestselling author Hedvig Montgomery shares the two principles she believes matter most. First, connection, being the safe haven your child can always return to. Second, the balance between holding on and letting go. Knowing when to protect, and when to give them the freedom to try their own wings.
These lessons start earlier than you might think, and they shape your child’s confidence for life.
Hedvig Montgomery is one of Norways most renowned psychologists and a specialist in family and couples therapy.
Montgomery is a co-owner of the private practice Montgomery AS and is the author og the internationally bestselling book series “Foreldremagi” (“Parental Magic”), which has been translated into 23 different languages.
In collaboration with Aftenposten, she hosts the weekly podcast and magazine column “Foreldrekoden” (“The Parenting Code”).
Additionally, Montgomery has extensive experience working with TV productions and individuals who experience media exposure.