In this conversation, Dr. Katherine Loflin shares her insights on parenting, community attachment, and economic development. She emphasizes the importance of teaching children adaptability, resilience, and empathy to prepare them for independence. Dr. Loflin discusses how community attachment is crucial for thriving neighborhoods and how data can reveal the true strengths of communities often overlooked. She illustrates her points with examples of revitalizing spaces through simple changes and highlights the universal truths in human interactions that can lead to successful collaborations in economic development.