(212) Mindfulness for Kids That's Actually *Do-Able* (and Why It's Important)
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...
A podcast about raising resilience in our kids — and ourselves.
We live in an uncertain world, and we need mental health skills just to make it through the day. But how do we teach these essential skills to our kids when we're totally struggling ourselves?!
That's the question, and your host Sara Olsher is here to get you the answers. Because while there are a lot of things we can't control, there are also a lot of things we can.
This podcast focuses on taking research-backed, expert advice and distilling it into actionable takeaways. The goal is to make your life easier and not stress you out.
Raising Resilience™ Podcast
(211) Balance, Well-Being, and Self-Care for 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...
(210) Maintaining Your Environment: Teaching Kids to Take Care of Their Spaces
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...
(209) What the Heck is a "Family Culture" and Why is it Important?
In this podcast episode, Sara Olsher talks to Danielle Bettmann about family culture and values. The conversation covers: Family culture and values as a protective factor for kids' mental health;...
(208) We Aren't Teaching Kids Actual Problem-Solving Skills (and what to do about it)
In this podcast 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...
(207) How a simple analogy can help you teach your kids to manage their emotions
Find the episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YVTiFgsI0xb Show Notes: In this episode of the Raising Resilience Podcast, Sara Olsher and Danielle Bettmann discuss the concept of managing emotions. They cover what happens...
(206) The Surprising Reasons Affirmations will Empower Your Kids
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...
(205) Why Understanding the Nervous System is Key for Emotional Intelligence
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...
(204) Making it Easier to Play and Build Connection with Our Kids
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...
(203) What's Emotional Literacy, and What Makes it So Powerful?
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...
(202) How (and Why) to Get Our Kids to Talk to Us About Anything
"I want them to come to me with ANYTHING." "I don't want my kids to hide things that they need help with." As our kids grow up, we want them...
Episode #201: What is Structure, and Why is it a Protective Factor for Kids' Mental Health?
Research links "structure" to kids' overall mental health and finds it to be a protective factor, helping to prevent mental health crises. What does this mean, and how can you...
Episode 47: How to Get Time for Yourself
As parents — especially those of us who are going through a really difficult season in life — getting time to ourselves is not only important, it's downright necessary. It not...
Episode 46: The Difference Between Taking + Receiving
What does it mean to "receive" help versus "take" it? To me, the difference is all in the way you approach people. In this short episode, I share a simple...
Episode 45: Getting a Do-Over + Creating a New Life
People like to tell other people how to live. What you should eat, how much you should exercise, how you should spend your money. And most of us know...
Episode 44: Trauma and Decay
What happens when we don't allow ourselves to process what's happened to us? In the book, "the Light Through the Leaves," by Glendy Vanderah, I came across a passage that...