7. Raising Strong Children: How to Support Without Always Solving Their Problems

Jane welcomes Emma Rose Parsons from Spectrum House in Melbourne.

Emma, a psychologist and fellow ADHD Mum shares insights into building resilience in children while managing the urge to act as a problem-solver.

This episode dives deep into practical strategies for teaching children to cope with challenging situations, the importance of feeling safe for resilience-building, and discusses the nuances of navigating neurodivergent children's needs in various environments.

**Key Topics**

- Definition and components of resilience

- Building resilience in both children and adults

- The impact of environment and perceived safety on resilience

- Distinguishing between harmful challenges and positive resilience-building opportunities

- Strategies for helping children navigate and overcome challenges

- Balancing compliance and respect in parenting

- Dealing with sensory preferences and other neurodivergent needs

- The importance of allowing children to experience safe failure

- Addressing bullying and creating supportive school environments

- Parenting approaches to resilience in neurodivergent children

**Disclaimer, this is general advice only and must be used in conjunction with your own medical team**

Check out Emma at

https://emmarosepsychologist.com.au/

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