Is it true what they say? "Kids are resilient; they'll be fine!"
We're diving into that very question in today's episode, plus three essential steps for supporting your child through challenging times.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- What resilience actually is
- 2 key ingredients for building resilience
- Common myths and mistakes parents make when supporting kids through hard times
- 3 things you can do today to help you raise resilient kids (without "losing your cool" or crushing their spirit)
NOTE: This episode is a replay from my popular guest webinar on this very topic, hosted by Fresh Starts Registry - a fabulous divorce support network full of resources for any stage of divorce.
Related resources:
⭐️ Fresh Starts Registry: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/
⭐️ Free resources from Dr. Gila: parentingwithconnection.com/freshstarts
Related episodes:
🎙️ 2. Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for Parents
🎙️ 6. 2 Reasons You Can't "Calm" Your Way Out of the Hard Stuff
🎙️ 7. Why Kids "Lose It": What's Beneath the Big Behaviors
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