S4E6: Be the Change: Raising Resilience with Kristin Bonner

What does it take to raise resilient kids in a world full of distractions, division, and constant noise? In this episode of Be the Change, I sit down with my former teacher, Kristin Bonner, for a thoughtful and practical conversation about parenting, education, resilience, and how we can teach the next generation to think critically and communicate respectfully. From technology overload and post-COVID challenges to letting kids fail, teaching independence, and modeling healthy disagreement—this conversation is packed with wisdom for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about raising capable, kind humans. This isn’t about politics.
It’s about people. It’s about learning how to listen better, think more clearly, and be the change we want to see. In this episode, we discuss: * Why resilience begins at home * The danger of overprotecting our kids * How boredom actually builds creativity * Why kids need opportunities to fail—and recover * What teachers are seeing post-COVID * The impact of technology on attention spans and confidence * How to model respectful disagreement * Why listening is half of communication * What healthy debate actually looks like * How community and teamwork shape stronger humans Memorable Quote: “It doesn’t really matter what you believe. It only matters what you can prove.” — Kristin Bonner Book Referenced: https://www.amazon.com/1001-Things-Your-Kids-Should/dp/1404104186 Connect with Tasha: 🌐 TashaEizinger.com