In this episode, join all five of the Toolbox Team, Lara, Alice, Belynda, Stacy and Kelly, for a strong and supportive conversation about what resilience really is, and how it looks for our families.
If you want to learn more about the building blocks of resilience, this is the episode for you.
You’ll hear more about:
Why resilience is NOT about gritting your teeth and going it alone
Resilience is when children know they’ve got someone to turn to - a space to make sense of what has happened
Why it’s not about perfection - stress and recovery builds resilience
How our kids have built resilience (and why things like winning against their parents can be so helpful!)
How to build resilience in medical scenarios, and why it is ok for it not to go perfectly - there is repair on the other side
How having a network of support builds resilience for parents
The unexpected benefits of learning to sit with discomfort, and how important it is to find the good stuff that’s already there - especially when things get tough.
You might enjoy some of the following resources on resilience:
https://www.handinhandparenting.org/2013/08/backbone-and-bounce-building-resilience/
https://www.handinhandparenting.org/2019/02/helping-kids-face-stress-and-build-resilience/
Listen by Patty Wipfler and Tosha Schore is a great place to learn more about all the Hand in Hand Parenting tools (and is also available as an audiobook): https://www.handinhandparenting.org/listen-five-simple-tools/
If you are interested in finding a Listening Partner, see our previous episode all about this amazing parent support tool at https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/listening-partnerships-the-missing-piece-in-the/id1652623498?i=1000587203616 If you’d like to join the Tales from the Toolbox WhatsApp Group for Listening Partnerships, please complete this form and we’ll email you the details: https://forms.gle/DjjbTBxfTat1EMLE8
You can connect with Belynda in Australia at hello@belyndasmith.com.au
You can connect with Alice in Shetland at alice@warmheartedparenting.com
You can connect with Lara in London at lara@handinhandparenting.org
You can connect with Stacy in California at growingoodness@gmail.com
You can connect with Kelly in South Africa at kelly@consciousconfidentparenting.co.za
You can continue the conversation with us at talesfromthetoolbox@gmail.com or you can follow on social media @talesfromthetoolboxpodcast
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Wishing you lots of connection and joy in your parenting, and thanks for listening.
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