Parenting Resilient Kids

Just as sturdy scaffolding is necessary when erecting a building and will come down when the structure grows stable, good parenting provides children with steady and warm emotional nourishment on the path toward independence. Never-ending parental problem-solving and involvement can have the opposite effect, enabling fragility and anxiety over time.

With a bachelor's and master's degree in education and over 30 years of experience, plus training in trauma sensitivity, author and mother of two, Jennifer Alushan, is ready to give parents and caregivers proven techniques to effectively understand and authentically interact with children so the healing process can begin.

Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen, early childhood experts and founders of the Slumberkins brand of characters supporting emotional learning, provide accessible products and tools for empowering kids to build lifelong emotional intelligence. Written for parents and caregivers, All Feelings Welcome helps you support children in noticing, naming, and welcoming all feelings through the everyday parenting moments and in the more challenging times when you and your child need support.

How do children thrive? As a parent, you probably think about this all the time. You want your children to have happy, healthy, and meaningful lives - but what's the best way to support them? In How Children Thrive, developmental pediatrician and parent Dr. Mark Bertin provides a positive, simple, and empowering approach for raising children of all ages. Bringing together mindfulness, new science on brain development, and the messy reality of being a parent, Dr. Bertin has a created a breakthrough guide that will help children - and their parents - flourish.

In this 10th-anniversary edition of Don't Alienate the Kids attorney, mediator, and therapist Bill Eddy shows listeners how to protect children from the harm of alienation and high-conflict divorce, boosting their resilience by teaching them to think flexibly, manage their emotions, and moderate their behaviors.

Are you tired of yelling matches and feeling like you're losing control when your child acts out? Do you ever wish there was a pause button, so you could breathe and respond calmly to your child's outbursts? If so, "Anger Management for Parents with Kids 3-7" is the audiobook you need. This practical guide, grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), will equip you with essential skills to transform tantrums into teachable moments—even if you've tried everything else.

Busy parent with kids ages 6 to 11? No time to breathe, and ready to explode? This is the Calm Family Plan made for you!⭐️ 📌Finally, emotional regulation tools made for real families juggling work, kids, and connection. Married, single, divorced, or a grandparent stepping in with love—this plan includes dedicated sections for every family reality. Because real families deserve real help. ⭐️ ⏰ Designed for busy parents of kids aged 6–11, this practical guide delivers a proven 7-step plan to calm the chaos, manage anger (yours and theirs), and reconnect with your child—...

When it comes to a child's sense of family, what divorce breaks apart, solid co-parenting rebuilds. With a tested "here's how" approach, The Co-Parents' Handbook helps parents confidently take on the challenges of raising children in two homes. Addressing parents' questions about the emotional impact of separation, conflict, grief and recovery, the authors skillfully provide a road map for all members of the family to safely navigate through separation/divorce and beyond.

Raising Resilience is a lifeline for every family contending with life’s many stresses and traumas—from the most commonplace to the most devastating—including peer conflicts, divorce, family tensions, death, moving, academic struggles, and larger personal and national events. Through her years of experience and ongoing research, developmental psychologist Dr. Tovah Klein offers parents and caregivers five specific resources that children can develop, enabling them to face adversity, adjust, and thrive where they might otherwise falter or break down under pressure.

This book is your no-judgment, practical and refreshingly honest guide for every twist and turn of the parenting adventure. It’s filled with expert advice, relatable anecdotes, and those laugh-out-loud moments, all designed to help you build stronger bonds with your kids, even on the craziest days. Whether you’re navigating the toddler years, dealing with teens, or just trying to make it through bedtime, this book got you covered. If you’re looking for tips you can actually use, encouragement that feels genuine, and stories that remind you you’re not alone: this book is just what you need.

With so many “experts” touting different approaches to raising thriving children, how do you know which is the best one? Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang, professor of public health at Loma Linda University and mom of three, had the same question. As a member of a community known worldwide for its health and longevity, often referred to as a Blue Zone, she decided to study the area’s many centenarians to find out what they - or their parents - did right in childhood to make them so resilient to stress, disease, and the adversities of life.

Are you constantly reminding, rescuing, or repeating yourself—and wondering when your kids will finally take initiative? If you’ve ever felt like you're doing too much and your child isn’t doing enough, you’re not alone. And you’re not failing. But it may be time to shift your parenting approach. Raising Independent Kids is a supportive, real-world guide for parents who want to empower their children—not enable them. This book helps you identify the habits and communication patterns that may be unintentionally holding your child back, and replaces them with actionable strategies...

Middle school can be one of the toughest times in a kid’s life—for them and for their parents and educators. It’s filled with transitions, upheaval, and brand-new experiences that can be overwhelming and intimidating. But licensed clinical professional counselor Phyllis Fagell has put together a practical, evidence-based, and compassionate guide for parents and educators to help their tweens through most challenging situations. Middle School Superpowers teaches middle schoolers how to activate the 12 superpowers they need to discover their strengths and navigate decisions and disappointment.

As most of us know from experience, the emotional baggage we have from our childhood can be difficult, if not impossible to get rid of. And for some of us, this weight can be so unbearable that it keeps us from moving forward and getting anywhere in life. The good news is…you can do things differently for your child. You can raise them to master their emotions—and be the master of their own destiny! —And with no fancy tools, tutors, or training required…just you, a little time and patience…and this book!

Unlock the Secret to Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids in Today's Digital World! As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child succeed and thrive in a world that is increasingly complex and challenging. Yet, with the pressures of modern life and the digital age, nurturing your child's emotional intelligence can feel overwhelming. You may wonder how to equip them with the skills they need to navigate their emotions, build strong relationships, and face life's challenges with resilience. Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: The Ultimate Parenting Guide to Nurture Lifelong ...

Over the past decade, children’s mental health challenges have reached epidemic levels—stress, anxiety, childhood depression, and suicide are at unprecedented high rates. Amid high-stakes pressure for kids to succeed, parents and teachers have never needed a road map to healthy child development more urgently. And as psychologist and educator Doug Bolton explains in this eye-opening guide, underlying our modern-day stresses is an even more pervasive problem: We’re relying on practices that are not in line with what science tells us about how to truly motivate children and help them thrive.

This comprehensive guide is designed to allay your fears and provide clear strategies for imbuing your child with indispensable skills in an AI-driven world. You will discover how to responsibly integrate AI into your child's learning journey, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge of this powerful tool and the soft skills necessary to excel. Empower your children to step confidently into a future where they can harmoniously coexist with AI, harness its potential, and remain authentically human.

There's a new set of 3Rs for our kids - respect, responsibility, and resilience - to better prepare them for life in the real world. Once developed, these skills let kids take charge, and let parents step back, to the benefit of all. Casting hover mothers and helicopter parents aside, Vicki Hoefle encourages a different, counterintuitive, yet much more effective, approach to parenting: for parents to sit on their hands, stay on the sidelines - even if duct tape is required!

Witty and straight-shooting, Duct Tape Parenting entertains as it informs parents how to do less in order to raise more confident, capable children.

Founder of the online community, Transforming Toddlerhood, Devon Kuntzman’s Transforming Toddlerhood isn’t just another parenting guide—it’s a lifeline for parents in the thick of the toddler years. This book isn’t about taming toddlers or imposing rigid rules. Instead, it’s about transforming the way we view and interact with our little ones during one of the most critical phases of their development.

NAVIGATING THE COMPLEX AND COMPLICATED JOURNEY: MARRIAGE I SEPARATION I DIVORCE I PARENTING WITH RESILIENCE & GRACE Are you facing the challenges of marriage, separation, or divorce? Are you navigating the complexities of co-parenting or single parenting? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it without guidance. Navigating the Complex and Complicated Journey: Marriage I Separation I Divorce I Parenting with Resilience & Grace is your essential roadmap to overcoming the obstacles and embracing the journey with strength and confidence. Unlock the Secrets to Thriving Amidst ...