The Secret to Raising Happy, Healthy Kids with Dr. Pamela Ellis

Helping our children be emotionally prepared in this world is one of the biggest gifts we can give them. Empowering them to be self-reliant when they’re out in the world - when we’re not looking & around to solve their problems … is such an important part of parenting. It is possible to help them learn to advocate for themselves and have high levels of emotional literacy and this starts with us being prepared.  Wendy sits with Dr. Pamela Ellis - dubbed The Education Doctor- founder of Compass Education Strategies, and discusses the many ways we can support our kids as they develop important life skills … especially as they prepare to fly the coop as teenagers.  We don’t just want our kids to succeed & be successful in life … we want them to be HAPPY & HEALTHY (most importantly!).  Dr. Ellis brings so much great insight about the emotional preparedness that it takes for parents to raise happy, healthy, kids who are equipped to take on the challenges they face in our ever more complicated world … especially when they don’t have us by their side. In this episode, you’ll learn the importance for parents to: 1. Start early with teaching about emotion regulation & literacy 2. Recognize that you're modeling at all times & be willing to change 3. Make time for self-care (you can’t pour from an empty cup) For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/139. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices