Join Sara Olsher and Danielle Bettmann as they dive into the world of mindfulness for kids. We all know that teaching kids to be mindful can be a challenge, especially when their brains (and bodies) are constantly on the move. But fear not! In this episode, Sara and Danielle share practical tips and strategies to make mindfulness fun and accessible for kids. From actually easy-to-do journaling to gratitude practices, they've got you covered. Discover how to help your kids pause, reflect, and nav...
Jun 30, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 212
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the concept of self-care? How do you think teaching children about wellbeing and self-care can positively impact their future decision-making and prevent burnout? Self-care is more than just indulging in activities like bubble baths and manicures; it's about creating a lifestyle that promotes balance and prevents the need to constantly escape from stress. Tune in to this episode as Sara and Danielle provide insights and practical tips for teaching children how t...
Jun 20, 2023•12 min
In this episode of the Raising Resilience Podcast, host Sara and parenting coach Danielle Bettmann discuss the importance of maintaining a clean and organized environment for children's mental health. They introduce KC Davis, a therapist and author, known for her insights into coping with mental health issues and self-care. KC emphasizes the impact of clutter and messiness on mental well-being and shares helpful strategies for teaching children to maintain their environment effectively. They dis...
Jun 12, 2023•15 min
In this podcast episode, Sara Olsher talks to Danielle Bettmann about family culture and values. The conversation covers: Family culture and values as a protective factor for kids' mental health; The Family Business Plan, developed by Danielle Bettmann, which is modeled after writing a business plan for a company; The value in establishing clear communication, structure, and a shared vision and goals in a family; Creating a sense of belonging, and how this is key to helping kids feel valued and ...
Apr 15, 2023•15 min
In this episode, Sara Olsher and Danielle Bettmann discuss teaching kids problem-solving skills and helping kids manage overwhelm as protective factors that help children avoid mental health crises. A few points: Teachers and school counselors also struggle with differentiating between a big deal and a little deal when addressing children's problems. Imagining the problem as a piece of paper and throwing it in the trash can is not an effective problem-solving technique for children. Executive fu...
Mar 25, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode of the Raising Resilience Podcast, Sara Olsher and Danielle Bettmann discuss the concept of managing emotions. They cover what happens when emotions hijack the brain and how thinking can become distorted due to past experiences and the stories we tell ourselves. They also discuss how to untangle these experiences and how to approach managing emotions with kids and helping them regulate their emotions. The conversation also touches on how adults can manage their own big emotions a...
Mar 08, 2023•12 min
In this episode, Sara and Danielle discuss the protective factors for children's mental health and ways to support kids in dealing with tough situations. They mention the use of affirmations and power thoughts as tools for empowering kids and helping them develop a positive self-image. Danielle notes that the parent-child relationship is unique and that parents have the ability to set the standard for their interactions and the messages they send to their kids. She also emphasizes the importance...
Dec 20, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
A few years ago, I talked with my daughter's third grade teacher about the schools social emotional learning program. She shared that kids were really opposed to use the deep breathing exercises — until the school counselor visited the classroom to explain how deep breathing literally changes what's going on in your brain. After that, not only were the students open to deep breathing exercises, but so was she! Understanding the WHY behind different coping skills is absolutely necessary - because...
Nov 29, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Playing with our kids has all sorts of mental health benefits for your family — but let's be real, it can be hard to do. As adults, it can be really hard to access that "inner child" that can relax, get imaginative and silly, and just... play . On top of that, playing games with young kids can be frustrating: you're told you're doing it "wrong" so often you don't know how to do it right , or you're just flat-out bored because you cannot make yourself love Floor is Lava, or playing Minecraft make...
Nov 18, 2022•21 min
Research shows the #1 predictor of a child's future happiness and success is their emotional intelligence. But what exactly is emotional literacy, and why does it cultivate empathy, self-awareness, collaboration and problem-solving? Today we're talking about the ability to identify our own emotions, and why you should get started with your kids. Show notes and transcript: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/203-identifying-emotions Kids' Mental Health Skills Subscription...
Nov 10, 2022•14 min
"I want them to come to me with ANYTHING." "I don't want my kids to hide things that they need help with." As our kids grow up, we want them to be able to come to us to talk about anything that's worrying them, so we can support them and guide them. And as it turns out, supportive parental relationships like these are a protective factor for kids' mental health issues. So what do we need to do so that our kids will come to us when they need help? That's what we're talking about today. Show notes...
Oct 26, 2022•24 min
Research links "structure" to kids' overall mental health and finds it to be a protective factor, helping to prevent mental health crises. What does this mean, and how can you implement it day-to-day? Join host Sara Olsher and guest Danielle Bettmann as they discuss structure, why it's the foundation for mental health, and how you can implement it in your day-to-day. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/201-structure Kids' Mental Health Skills Subscription Dan...
Oct 20, 2022•31 min
The Raising Resilience Podcast is back with Season 2. Hello again, friends. It's been a while. You know, over the last couple of years, it has become more and more apparent to me that almost every parent I know is struggling with their mental health. We're living in kind of a messed up world, to say the least. And most of us are putting a ton of pressure on ourselves to make sure that our kids can cope with it. But we are barely keeping our heads above water ourselves. And when it came to launch...
Oct 20, 2022•3 min
As parents — especially those of us who are going through a really difficult season in life — getting time to ourselves is not only important, it's downright necessary. It not only makes you feel better, it makes you a better parent. Here are some real-world tips for getting time to yourself, even if it's just five minutes. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-47-how-to-get-time-for-yourself
Jun 11, 2021•9 min
What does it mean to "receive" help versus "take" it? To me, the difference is all in the way you approach people. In this short episode, I share a simple mind shift that might just make it easier for you to accept help. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-46-the-difference-between-taking-receiving
Jun 07, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 46
We all want to know what we can expect when we're entering a new situation — who will be there? What's expected of us? Our kids are no different. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-43-no-one-likes-to-be-surprised
May 14, 2021•6 min
Kids know that they're made from both of their parents — even if that connection isn't biological. What happens when parents divorce, and the kids feel like you hate their other parent? Here's how I have handled talking about my daughter's dad. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-42-you-have-all-the-best-parts
May 07, 2021•6 min
When something happens to us — either an ongoing traumatic experience or a single incident — there are many ways to deal with it. I read something recently that reminded me of what happens to us when we don't cope. Today I wanted to share that with you, in addition to the things that have helped me cope with my PTSD. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-40-dealing-with-trauma
Apr 23, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 40
When kids are having a tough time, they don't come to us and calmly say, "I am struggling and could use some assistance." They melt down, they sass . . . basically, they push every button we have. Today, I'm talking about the #1 way I've been able to maintain patience through some of the hardest times ever. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-39-the-1-thing-that-helps-me-stay-patient-with-my-kid
Apr 16, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Many of us label various emotions as "good" and "bad." Joy is "good" and anger or sadness are "bad." In this short episode, I share how I realized that I judged anger as "bad" and what I learned to value in it. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-38-the-gifts-of-anger
Apr 09, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Studies show that good parenting and good relationships don't come from being perfect. They come from repairing when we mess up. Today, we're talking about apologizing to our kids and accepting our own imperfection. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-37-accepting-imperfection-and-learning-to-apologize
Apr 02, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 37
"I don't want anyone's pity." Ever said that to yourself? This month, I'm talking about accepting help, and what keeps us from accepting us. Today, it's about the difference between pity, empathy, and sympathy — and how they're all about the other person. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-33-pity-empathy-and-sympathy
Mar 05, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Have you ever noticed how your mind gets when you're anxious, running 10 million miles an hour? Kids are the same way. We tend to want to organize ourselves to make things easier, but kids don't have that skill. What if I could tell you that there was one thing you could hang on the wall that would help your kids deal with their worry? Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-29-how-showing-kids-what-to-expect-clears-the-clutter-in-their-head...
Feb 05, 2021•9 min
Self-care is a buzzword that brings to mind visions of mani-pedis, bubble baths, and a glass of wine. But TRUE self-care is about creating a life you don't need to escape from. Show notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-26-why-mani-pedis-and-glasses-of-wine-are-not-self-care
Jan 15, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Whether it's an office, a bathroom, or a closet, we all need a place where we can go to calm the eff down. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-25-creating-a-sanctuary
Jan 08, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 25
When something awful happens, sometimes our friends and family don't show up for us the way we expected them to — and that can *hurt.* Losing friends during a personal disaster is (unfortunately) common. Here's why it happens and how to handle it. Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-17-when-your-friends-family-disappoint-you
Nov 13, 2020•10 min
Going through something hard? Creating routines and rhythms in your family can help reduce your stress in a MAJOR way. Here are a few tips for creating a simplified system in your household to reduce everyone's stress and anxiety. Find the show notes here: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/episode-16-creating-systems-for-stress-reduction
Nov 06, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, Sara talks about how growth mindset and control are related, and how they help kids deal with life's hardest challenges.
Oct 30, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Sometimes, life is hard. Sometimes, we feel super sorry for ourselves, and then we feel guilty because other people have it worse than we do. What do we do when we're in a slump?
Oct 09, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 12
What do you do when you don't get what you need? Do you get crabby? Do you feel guilty? Take a listen to this.
Sep 04, 2020•4 min•Season 1Ep. 7
