Navy SEAL tactics reshape modern parenting

Former Navy SEAL sniper instructor Brandon Webb applies four sniper mental-management tools—visualization, a positive outlook, self‑image management and positive verbal cues—to parenting. He argues that calm, compassionate guidance shapes a child’s inner voice, encourages resilience, and counters overprotective tendencies. Webb promotes letting kids stumble (like “puddle jumping”), teaching them to handle hardship, and prioritizing present, quality time and disciplined, loving guidance, as outlined in his book Puddle Jumpers.