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/