(211) Balance, Well-Being, and Self-Care for Kids

06/20/23 • 12 min

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

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?

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

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(210) Maintaining Your Environment: Teaching Kids to Take Care of Their Spaces

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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(212) Mindfulness for Kids That's Actually Do-Able (and Why It's Important)

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.