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Raised Resilient: Help Your Highly Sensitive Child

Parenting is the hardest job ever – and parenting a highly sensitive child who’s struggling can feel downright impossible.

If you’re suffering through endless meltdowns, walking on eggshells to avoid your child’s huge emotions, and losing sleep worrying that you’re failing your child, you’ve landed in the right place.

I’m Dr. Hilary Mandzik – clinical psychologist, parenting specialist, and mom of 3. And I’m here to help you feel GOOD about parenting your highly sensitive child.

Join me each week on the Raised Resilient podcast as we explore the topics parents worry about most when it comes to raising highly sensitive kids: managing meltdowns, building emotion regulation, understanding highly sensitive kids, making sense of challenging behaviors, building self-esteem, finding parenting strategies that actually work *with* your child’s sensitivity … and everything in between.

I’ll help you understand your child’s behavior (and your reactions to it!) so that even the reall…

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4 Tips to Encourage Your Child to Play Independently More Often (& For Longer!) Jul 12, 2023

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As parents, we all want our kids to be comfortable with independent play – but how do we actually get there, especially if your child is resistant to the idea of playing alone?

In this week’s episode, I share four tips to help you encourage your child to play independently more often and for longer. This is a wonderful thing, not only because it’s exactly what your child needs for healthy development – but also because it gives you a much-needed and well-deserved break!

Here’s the thing: Kids need independent play, but sometimes it can take some getting used to, especially at first. After listening to today’s episode you’ll feel ready to support your child in playing alone more often and for longer!

FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/

Traveling with Kids: 5 Tips to Make Your Next Family Trip Less Stressful Jul 05, 2023

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Traveling with kids can be amazing … but it can also be stressful. Long car rides, plane trips with strangers, schedule changes, busy days, and later bedtimes can spell challenges, especially with toddlers and preschoolers.

In this week’s episode, I share five tips to make your next family trip feel less stressful and flow more smoothly. I talk about how to prepare yourself and your child – and how to shift your mindset so that even hard moments don’t feel quite so hard.

Here’s the thing: Family trips can be exciting and full of amazing memories, and with a little planning and the right mindset, you’ll be able to enjoy traveling with your kids (almost!) as much as a child-free vacation.

FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/

The Benefits of Unstructured Outdoor Play (& How to Get Your Child Outside!) with Allana Robinson Jun 28, 2023

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Getting kids outside is truly magical. Fresh air can calm a fussy baby, support emotion regulation, and provide the context change you need on a long day of parenting. And letting kids explore the outdoors *without* structured activities has SO many benefits!

In this week’s episode, I talk with Allana Robinson – registered Early Childhood Educator and Developmental Specialist – about the many benefits of unstructured, independent outdoor play. We cover the logistics of getting kids outside (including weather & safety concerns), how to embrace unstructured outdoor exploration, and why it’s so important to let your child play outside as often as possible.

Here’s the thing: Outdoor play is amazing for children’s growth, development, and learning – and the less we intervene & structure our children’s outdoor adventures, the better.

Allana’s website: https://www.allanarobinson.com

Get Them Outside course: https://www.allanarobinson.com/outdoors/

FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/

Water Safety for Kids: 5 Tips to Keep Your Child Safe (& Why This Topic Is So Important to Me!) Jun 21, 2023

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Summer is here (in the northern hemisphere at least!), and for a lot of families, summer means swimming! But we can’t talk about water play without also talking about water safety. It’s not fun to think about, but drowning is the leading cause of death for children 4 and under – so it’s really important that parents know how to keep kids safe in & around water.

In this week’s episode, I share my family’s story – the reason I’m so passionate about water safety. I also share 5 tips to help you keep your child safe in the water this summer.

Here’s the thing: Thinking about water accidents can feel scary, but there’s actually a lot we can do as parents to keep our kids safe. I hope this episode feels empowering to you and you feel ready to be around water safely with your child after listening!

Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) Find an Instructor Near You: https://www.infantswim.com/lessons/isr-lessons.html

FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/

How to Get Your Child to Talk to You (Even About the Hard Stuff!) Jun 14, 2023

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We all want our kids to feel safe coming to us when they’re struggling. We want them to talk to us about their problems, tell us how they’re feeling, and generally keep us up to date on their lives. But how do we create the sort of parent-child relationship where our kids feel safe sharing even the hard stuff with us?

In this week’s episode, I answer a listener who’s wondering exactly this, particularly as her pre-teen sons inch closer to adolescence. I uncover the single most important thing we can do to foster a relationship where our kids feel safe sharing even the hard stuff with us – and I share my 5 tips for becoming the kind of listener that will keep your child talking to you, even about the hard stuff.

Here’s the thing: Our kids need us, especially when they’re struggling. But sometimes as parents we inadvertently do things that make our kids feel hesitant or even unsafe sharing tough stuff with us. After listening to today’s episode, you’ll know exactly how to listen so your child will feel comfortable talking!

FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/

What to Do When You Don’t Like Your Child’s Friend Jun 07, 2023

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What should you do when your child comes home from school and tells you that her “best” friend ignored her today? Or that his long-time buddy said unkind things to him? Or that nobody wanted to play with them during recess? These are tough moments for parents; we often want to step in and fix the situation – but there’s a more helpful way to respond.

In this week’s episode, I answer a listener struggling with how to best support her 7-year-old daughter, who has a friend who’s kind one day and mean the next. I dive into how we can best support our kids through difficult friendship dynamics – and I share the one thing we should NOT do if we want our kids to keep talking to us about their friendships.

Here’s the thing: Each and every friendship our child has is a learning experience. When our kids tell us about their friendships and we offer our support – instead of advice, ultimatums, or solutions – our kids will have the space to notice (in their own bodies!) how different friendships feel. Only then can they truly decide which friendships to keep and which ones to let go.

FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/

How to Find Balance in Parenting, Life & Hormones with Dr. Brooke Kalanick May 31, 2023

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Parenting is legit the hardest job we’ll ever do … and it’s almost impossible to show up to parenting the way we want to if we’re not prioritizing ourselves & our own wellness. But how do we do this in the midst of the busyness of raising kids?

In this week’s episode, I talk with naturopathic medicine doctor and women’s hormone expert Dr. Brooke Kalanick about how to figure out your priorities, how to balance parenting and other parts of your life, and how to know when your hormones are out of balance (it’s easier than you might think!) and what to do about it.

Here’s the thing: Taking care of ourselves IS taking care of our families, and in order to truly care for ourselves and our families, we have to take on some necessary stress. The key to living in balance is having an understanding of your priorities and knowing how to manage your stress in a healthy way – and in this episode, we talk about how to do just that.

FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/

Dr. Brooke’s Podcast (The Dr. Brooke Show): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-brooke-show/id1124755635

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How to Introduce Your Baby / Child to a New Pet: 4 Tips for a Smooth Transition May 24, 2023

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We just got a new puppy, and it’s been amazing … but there have also been challenges – especially when it comes to introducing our toddler to her new furry friend. This transition in our family inspired me to record this episode to help YOU should you decide you’re ready to adopt a new pet!

In this week’s episode, I share 4 tips for introducing your baby or child to a new pet. I talk about how we’ve navigated the transition with our kids – ranging from 2 to 8 – and how to ensure a safe and healthy beginning … and the foundation for a beautiful friendship between your child and your new pet.

Here’s the thing: Getting a new pet is a wonderful experience, but it can also be stressful and challenging at times – and it can bring up ALL the feelings in our kids. This transition – like all family transitions – will be so much smoother if we know what to expect and how to handle it.

FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/

The #1 Negative Thought Pattern that Keeps Parents Feeling Stuck & Disconnected May 17, 2023

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I talk all the time about how our mindset affects our parenting; the lens through which we view ourselves and our child in tough moments makes the difference between a reactive power struggle and a connective learning opportunity.

In this week’s episode, I share the #1 negative thought pattern that I’ve seen in my work with parents. This negative thought pattern keeps parents stuck in blame and shame, makes us feel disconnected from our child, and renders it nearly impossible to parent effectively. Sounds pretty undesirable, right? Well, don’t stress – in this episode, I teach you how to identify when you’re in this negative thought spiral and how to pull yourself out of it!

Here’s the thing: It’s easy to get pulled into negative thinking, especially when you’re a stressed out parent! The key is knowing how to identify, stop, and replace these negative thoughts with more helpful, true thoughts – and in this week’s episode, I’ll show you how to do exactly that!

FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/

4 Practical Ways to Manage Parenting Stress with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy May 10, 2023

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Parenting is stressful. But what if we could widen our window of tolerance for parenting’s most stressful moments? What if we could tolerate more … while reacting LESS? What if we could implement strategies ahead of time to help us show up the way we want to as parents?

In this week’s episode, I talk with Elizabeth Andreyevski, a stress coach who helps overwhelmed parents reduce their mental stress so they can respond to their kids with patience & calm. We talk about why parenting feels so stressful, and Elizabeth shares 4 proactive ways to feel less stressed & prioritize our own needs without guilt.

Here’s the thing: Parenting is always going to be stressful – kids are always going to be loud, push back on our limits, and test our patience. We can’t change kids being kids … but we CAN actively fill our cups so that we can tolerate the hard moments without reacting in ways that don’t feel good. And after listening to today’s episode, you’ll know exactly how to do that!

FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/

Emotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast: https://www.emotionallyhealthylegacy.com/podcast

FREE Resource (5 Things to Do When You’re Feeling Triggered): https://www.emotionallyhealthylegacy.com/raisedresilient

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