TPP 348: How to Help Our Kids Thrive in Tough Times, with Stephanie Malia Krauss

On this show, we’ve talked about the effect that the pandemic has had on our kids, we’ve talked about the youth mental health crisis, we’ve talked about the complexities of our kids developing their identity online. It’s clear that our kids are growing up in a time with unique challenges and very different from when we were kids and adolescents. So how can we help our children to truly thrive even in the face of so much disruption and uncertainty? My guest today, Stephanie Malia Krauss, is here to answer those questions and more. 

I enjoyed this conversation so much, and especially the thoughtfulness with which Stephanie explores how our kids are experiencing their childhood and what it takes for them to grow up healthy and whole. We explored mental health, hope, resilience, identity, and so much more. This is a must-listen to episode for anyone who has the privilege of being a safe adult in the life of any child, whether you're a parent, a teacher, a coach, amentor. 

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

About Stephanie Malia Krauss

Stephanie Malia Krauss is an educator, social worker, and leading voice on what kids need to thrive in times of crisis and change. She is the author of Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive and Making It: What Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s World. Stephanie’s work and writing have been featured on NPR, PBS, Insider, and more. Stephanie is also a senior fellow with the CERES Institute for Children & Youth at Boston University and Education Northwest.

Things you'll learn:

An overview of Stephanie’s new book Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live

Why it's so critical that we consider determinators and demographics when we're thinking about how to support our kids

What parents and adults in neurodivergent kids' lives need to know when it comes to prioritizing kids’ mental health

What future forecasting is and how we can use it with our kids to reignite their hope and sense of agency

What Stephanie defines as purpose and how can help our kids in identifying or capitalizing on a purpose they may already have within them

How we can be an “identity-safe adult” for the children in our lives

Resources mentioned:

Stephanie Malia Krauss’ website

Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive and Making It: What Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s World by Stephanie Malia Krauss

Whole Child, Whole Life website

How We Can Prepare Differently Wired Children for an Uncharted Future, with Stephanie Malia Krauss (Tilt Parenting Podcast)

Making It: What Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s World by Stephanie Krauss

Heather Malin, Stanford University

Laura Hernandez

Stephanie on Twitter

Stephanie on Instagram

Stephanie on LinkedIn

Tilt Parenting listeners can get 20% off their copy of Whole Child, Whole Life by going to Corwin.com and using the code SAVE20. For a signed bookplate, they can email proof of purchase to [email protected]

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