The Secret To Raising Resilient Kids (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
The High Vibe Soul Podcast is back with an episode that you are not going to want to miss if you’re a parent, caregiver, or future parent!
Resilience has been a hot topic in my household this year. In a world fraught with mental health issues, my husband and I feel it’s our duty as parents to instill resilience in our children. Now the empath in me wants to save them from every setback, every challenge, and anything + anyone who would inflict pain or sadness on them. But the warrior in me knows that this is exactly the opposite of what they need. My struggles, challenges, failures, and darkest times have forged me into the person I am today. I know I can get through absolutely anything, because I’ve walked through hell on earth experiences. And I have come out stronger every single time!
So the question we’ve been asking ourselves is:
How do you instill resilience in your children BEFORE they encounter big setbacks/failures/dark times in life? What can we do now to guide them to their resilience while they’re young?
Upon researching the topic, I came across an amazing Tedx Talk called: "The Secret To Raising Mentally Strong Kids In A Fragile World" by Jennifer Cohen.” I was so inspired and felt such resonance with this, I decided to create an episode with my perspective and personal insight on the talk. My hope and prayer for you is that you’re able to take away some inspiration for your parenting/ future parenting!
In Episode 30 of The High Vibe Soul Podcast we discuss:
How the biggest transformations are born from our most challenging periods in life
"Coddle culture" and how it affects children as they age
Building discipline through sports & creative outlets
Building tolerance by allowing our children to be bored
The strong case for delaying smart phones
Why children need chores to build resilience
Creating a family motto & list of non negotiables
How to handle your perfectionist child
Why we need to teach our children that failure is a part of life (and how to come out the other side!)
I’d love to hear how this episode landed for you and what resonated (as well as what triggered you). You can listen on Apple, Spotify, or The High Vibe Soul Youtube channel.
From My Light To Yours,
Xo Lyndsey