Raising Resilience

Join Sara Olsher and Danielle Bettmann as they dive into the world of mindfulness for kids. We all know that teaching kids to be mindful can be a challenge, especially when their brains (and bodies) are constantly on the move. But fear not! In this episode, Sara and Danielle share practical tips and strategies to make mindfulness fun and accessible for kids. From actually easy-to-do journaling to gratitude practices, they've got you covered. Discover how to help your kids pause, reflect, and navigate their emotions like pros. Get ready to bring some joy and balance into your family's life. 

Balance Journal: Balance Journal to teach mindfulness to kids.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the concept of self-care? How do you think teaching children about wellbeing and self-care can positively impact their future decision-making and prevent burnout?

Self-care is more than just indulging in activities like bubble baths and manicures; it's about creating a lifestyle that promotes balance and prevents the need to constantly escape from stress. Tune in to this episode as Sara and Danielle provide insights and practical tips for teaching children how to create a balanced lifestyle that promotes their overall well-being and resilience.

Show Notes and Transcript: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/211-well-being-and-self-care

In this episode of the Raising Resilience Podcast, host Sara and parenting coach Danielle Bettmann discuss the importance of maintaining a clean and organized environment for children's mental health. 

They introduce KC Davis, a therapist and author, known for her insights into coping with mental health issues and self-care. KC emphasizes the impact of clutter and messiness on mental well-being and shares helpful strategies for teaching children to maintain their environment effectively. 

They discuss the Mighty + Bright Room Reset board as a tool to guide children in resetting their spaces and establish routines that reduce overwhelm. By breaking down cleaning tasks into manageable steps and providing visual cues, children can learn to take care of their surroundings and experience a sense of accomplishment. Sara and Danielle stress the significance of teaching this skill early on, as it positively influences children's mental health and fosters a peaceful and safe environment.

https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/210-maintaining-your-environment

Mighty + Bright: http://mightyandbright.com

The Room Reset Board: https://mightyandbright.com/products/magnetic-task-chart-for-chores-and-room-resetting

In this podcast episode, Sara Olsher talks to Danielle Bettmann about family culture and values. 

The conversation covers:

Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/209-family-culture-values

The Raising Resilience™ Program: https://mightyandbright.com/mentalhealth

Mighty and Bright: https://mightyandbright.com/

Danielle Bettmann: https://www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/

In this episode, Sara Olsher and Danielle Bettmann discuss teaching kids problem-solving skills and helping kids manage overwhelm as protective factors that help children avoid mental health crises. A few points:

Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/208-problem-solving-and-overwhelm

The Raising Resilience Program: http://mightyandbright.com/mentalhealth

Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/207-managing-emotions

Raising Resilience™ Program: https://mightyandbright.com/mentalhealth

In this episode, Sara and Danielle discuss the protective factors for children's mental health and ways to support kids in dealing with tough situations. They mention the use of affirmations and power thoughts as tools for empowering kids and helping them develop a positive self-image. Danielle notes that the parent-child relationship is unique and that parents have the ability to set the standard for their interactions and the messages they send to their kids. She also emphasizes the importance of repetition in helping kids internalize positive messages and build strong neural pathways in their brains. The conversation touches on the idea that our thoughts can have a significant impact on our coping skills and ability to handle stress, and that helping kids understand the power of their thoughts can help them develop resilience and navigate the challenges of the world.

Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/206-kids-empowerment

The Raising Resilience™ Program: http://www.mightyandbright.com/mentalhealth

A few years ago, I talked with my daughter's third grade teacher about the schools social emotional learning program. She shared that kids were really opposed to use the deep breathing exercises — until the school counselor visited the classroom to explain how deep breathing literally changes what's going on in your brain. After that, not only were the students open to deep breathing exercises, but so was she!

Understanding the WHY behind different coping skills is absolutely necessary - because otherwise, we aren't super likely to use them.

This week we're talking about how the nervous system works, how to explain that to your kids, and more about why that's so helpful.

Show notes and transcript: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/205-why-understanding-the-nervous-system-is-key-for-emotional-intelligence

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Playing with our kids has all sorts of mental health benefits for your family — but let's be real, it can be hard to do. 

As adults, it can be really hard to access that "inner child" that can relax, get imaginative and silly, and just...play. On top of that, playing games with young kids can be frustrating: you're told you're doing it "wrong" so often you don't know how to do it right, or you're just flat-out bored because you cannot make yourself love Floor is Lava, or playing Minecraft makes you nauseous. It's hard to make yourself do something you don't like to do, especially because we get hardly any time to ourselves. And then, of course, many of us feel guilt for not playing (or not enjoying it).

Not to mention the fact that whatever you do doesn't feel like enough to them — they always want more time, and the whining and sadness that results sometimes makes it feel like you never want to do it ever again.

If you struggle to play with your kids, you're not alone. 

The truth is, if playtime were fun, it would be of benefit to both your child and you. But that "if" is a really big IF. Today, Danielle and Sara talk about the mental health benefits of connecting with your kids, and the method they came up with to make it more structured and fun.

Show Notes and Transcript: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/204-making-it-easier-to-play-and-build-connection-with-our-kids

Research shows the #1 predictor of a child's future happiness and success is their emotional intelligence. But what exactly is emotional literacy, and why does it cultivate empathy, self-awareness, collaboration and problem-solving?

Today we're talking about the ability to identify our own emotions, and why you should get started with your kids.

Show notes and transcript: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/203-identifying-emotions

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