The Empowered Child: How Parents Can Build Confidence, Resilience, and Independence in Kids with Michal Gez, Ep 156

Send us Fan MailEvery parent wants their child to be confident, resilient, independent, and happy.But how do we raise emotionally strong children without protecting them from the very experiences that help them grow?In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin and international speaker, certified coach in positive psychology and CBT-based methods, a lawyer, and the author of The Empowered Child, Michal Gez. Drawing from her background in corporate law, global technology, positive psychology, and CBT-based coaching, Michal shares why so many adults struggle with confidence, boundaries, and resilience—and how parents can help children learn these life lessons much earlier.Michal is the author of The Empowered Child, a practical guide designed to help parents equip children with an emotional "life vest" so they can navigate life's challenges with confidence rather than waiting for adversity to teach them.In this conversation, you'll learn:• Why resilience starts with allowing children to experience manageable challenges• How children can learn to recognize and manage negative self-talk• The "Magic Knight vs. Tragic Knight" technique for emotional regulation• Why parents must model empowerment before teaching it• How to help children dream big without fear of failure• The three qualities every child should look for in a true friend• Practical ways to build confidence, independence, and emotional strength from an early ageIf you've ever wondered how to prepare your child for real life without removing every obstacle, this episode offers practical tools and powerful mindset shifts you can begin using immediately.About Michal Gez:Michal Gez is an international speaker, certified coach in positive psychology and CBT-based methods, a lawyer, and the author of The Empowered Child. Her background in corporate law and global tech, combined with her work coaching individuals, revealed a crucial truth: even highly successful adults often struggle because they were forced to learn life's most important lessons the hard way. Today, her mission is to teach those principles of resilience, confidence, and happiness early, equipping children, parents, and organizations with practical tools to thrive.Connect with Michal:Website: www.michalgez.comAbout Dori DurbinDori Durbin is a children's book illustrator, coach, and host of That's Good Parenting. She helps parents and family-focused professionals kid-size their expertise into children's books that children can understand and apply in everyday life. Through her books, podcast, and coaching, Dori shares practical tools to help families reduce parenting stress and raise confident, resilient kids.Connect with Dorihttps://www.doridurbin.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dori_durbinJoin the That's Good Parenting ClubJoin the That's Good Parenting Club for behind-the-scenes access to upcoming children's book manuscripts, sneak peeks of new books, exclusive offers, and parenting encouragement designed to help families thrive.JOIN TODAY!https://club.thatsgoodparenting.com/clubIf this episode encouraged you, please share it with another parent who could use this message today.Intro for TDP (version 2)