Raising Resilience Sara Olsher

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 navigate their emotions like pros. Get ready to bring some joy and balance into your family's life. 

Show Notes

Balance Journal: Balance Journal to teach mindfulness to kids.




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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 to create a balanced lifestyle that promotes their overall well-being and resilience.



Show Notes and Transcript: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/211-well-being-and-self-care


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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 discuss the Mighty + Bright Room Reset board as a tool to guide children in resetting their spaces and establish routines that reduce overwhelm. By breaking down cleaning tasks into manageable steps and providing visual cues, children can learn to take care of their surroundings and experience a sense of accomplishment. Sara and Danielle stress the significance of teaching this skill early on, as it positively influences children's mental health and fosters a peaceful and safe environment.

https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/210-maintaining-your-environment

Mighty + Bright: http://mightyandbright.com

The Room Reset Board: https://mightyandbright.com/products/magnetic-task-chart-for-chores-and-room-resetting


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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 important in the family, contributing to their overall well-being.



Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/209-family-culture-values

The Raising Resilience™ Program: https://mightyandbright.com/mentalhealth

Mighty and Bright: https://mightyandbright.com/

Danielle Bettmann: https://www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/


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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 function skills are necessary for effective problem solving, and assumptions that children already know how to do it can create confusion and frustration.
Children come to adults for help because they do not know what to do, so dismissing them is not helpful.
Teaching children alternatives, options, and how to handle problems themselves is essential for their long-term problem-solving skills.

Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/208-problem-solving-and-overwhelm

The Raising Resilience Program: http://mightyandbright.com/mentalhealth


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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 and the importance of understanding and verbalizing the process of sorting through and dealing with these emotions.

Show Notes: https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcast/207-managing-emotions

Raising Resilience™ Program: https://mightyandbright.com/mentalhealth


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