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Jan 2025
17m 1s

Six Ways to Raise a Resilient Kid

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode

I believe resilience is about teaching children to handle challenges, adapt to change, and recover from setbacks while respecting their emotions. We can model resilience by demonstrating healthy coping skills, fostering a growth mindset, and helping children develop emotional awareness and problem-solving abilities. By supporting them through difficulties and validating their feelings, we empower children to face life's challenges with confidence!


I discuss: 

  • How to model resilience and demonstrate healthy coping skills 
  • That it’s important to encourage children to embrace their feelings
  • The need to promote problem-solving and support by allowing children to tackle challenges independently, while offering guidance and reassurance.


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