Teaching Resilience: Raising An Overcomer

from Practice Makes Parent · host Focus on the Family

This is an EPIC episode of Practice Makes Parent! Danny and Rebecca discuss the importance of resilience in children and how parents can foster it with Dr. Nicole Wilke. They focus on developing Christlike character, the benefits of challenges, and the role of parental support in children's growth. The Q&A segment addresses handling sibling rivalry, disrespect, and habitual lying, offering advice on fostering respect, grace, and joy in difficult parenting situations. Practical tips for resilience, such as focusing on words, character development, and practicing perseverance make this a great episode to share with your friends!   Overcoming: What Scripture and Science Say About Resilience   Teaching Kids To Find Purpose in the Mess Ups   Join Check out our Free Parenting Assessment Tool!   Support the show!   Here's how you can subscribe to Brio Teen Magazine. Here's a discount code for October and November. MAGS2510   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 

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