Raising Resilience™ Podcast

(212) Mindfulness for Kids That's Actually *Do-Able* (and Why It's Important)

(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 when their brains (and bodies)...
(211) Balance, Well-Being, and Self-Care for Kids

(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 is more than just indulging...
(210) Maintaining Your Environment: Teaching Kids to Take Care of Their Spaces

(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 introduce KC Davis, a therapist and...
(209) What the Heck is a "Family Culture" and Why is it Important?

(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; The Family Business Plan, developed...
(208) We Aren't Teaching Kids Actual Problem-Solving Skills (and what to do about it)

(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 few points: Teachers and school...
(207) How a simple analogy can help you teach your kids to manage their emotions

(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 when emotions hijack the brain...
(206) The Surprising Reasons Affirmations will Empower Your Kids

(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 and power thoughts as tools...
(205) Why Understanding the Nervous System is Key for Emotional Intelligence

(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 — until the school counselor...
(204) Making it Easier to Play and Build Connection with Our Kids

(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 hard to access that "inner...