Helping Kids Cope with Strong Emotions
Teach them to emotionally self-distance.
Teach them to emotionally self-distance.
Only 10% of parents talk to their kids about race often. It’s only 6% of white parents. Let’s be very clear with our kids – “different” isn’t bad.
Wise risk-taking builds resilience, boosts confidence, encourages perseverance, and curbs fear.
Joel is the father of 4 multi-racial kids, and talks to us about the conversations he and his wife are having with their kids around race and identity.
The first step is to help them believe in themself.
Heavy news exposure can have negative effects on the mental health of adults and kids. Here is how to step away.
Zach’s injury did not just affect his parents. It changed the other kids’ lives forever. Tammy, co-author of ‘Hit Hard, One Family’s Journey of Letting Go of What Was – and Learning to Live Well with What Is’ remembers her daughter saying, ‘you think it’s bad to lose a son. I lost a best friend.’
Jack isn’t too interested in learning how to ride a bike like the other kids in the neighborhood, but that’s okay. He is successful in other ways.
The average human laughs 17 times in a day. During a crisis, this laughter can be a powerful coping mechanism that builds resilience.
Kids with a growth mindset believe their abilities can improve over time.