Building Resilience and Self-Esteem

Over the last few episodes, Lauren has discussed how other cultures teach cooperation, helpfulness, motivation, and emotional control. Today she discusses building self-esteem in our kids which leads to more resilient and less anxious children. In the last few years we have moved away from a strict authoritarian approach to parenting.  The US has embraced giving kids a little more control while, at the same time, we became overprotective and controlling in a different manner. This episode discusses six ways to help your kids become more resilient and gain self-esteem.Limit your requests or orders. More non-verbals. Don’t answer for your kids.Let kids be. Let them do hard or dangerous things. Disappear or get lostListen to the episode to hear the reason behind each change and examples. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: Kids are really stressed out and tired and struggling to regulate their emotions. What do we do?Try-at-home tip:  Natural light vs. darknessMentioned in this episode:Bringing up Bebe - Pamela DruckermanHunt, Gather, Parent - Michaeleen DoucleffThere's No Such Thing as Bad Weather - Linda Akeson McGurkAchtung Baby - Sara ZaskeThe Danish Way of Parenting - Jessica Joelle Alexander, Dissing SandahlOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)Sensory Integration AKA Sensory-Motor Strategies for KidsHow Exercise Impacts Emotional RegulationPodcast:Exercise and how it relates to Emotional RegulationHelpfulness: How to Make Kids HelpfulHow to Make Kids CooperateHow Other Cultures Teach Emotional Control - Pt 1How Other Cultures Teach Emotional Control - Pt 2Our Online Courses: 4 Simple Step to Problem SolvingFrom Wild Emotions to Tamed Feelings: How to Self-RegulateStress and Trauma and Behaviors, Oh my!: Stress & the BrainDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.