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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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The Power of Storytelling: A Tool to Use When Your Child Gets Hurt (& in Other Stressful Moments) Jul 27, 2022

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One of your most important jobs as a parent is helping your child make sense of the world around them; children are born knowing nothing about the world that surrounds them, and we slowly help them understand what’s happening and where they fit.

In this week’s episode, I share why storytelling is SO powerful and how to use it to support your child’s healthy development & deepen the attachment relationship.

Here’s the thing: Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have as parents to help our kids make sense of things that are difficult, scary, confusing, or just new for our kids. And it’s so simple & easy to do! And after listening to this week’s episode, you’ll be ready to use this tool with your child, too!

FREE Mindset Shifts to Ditch the Overwhelm & Parent in a Way That Feels Good: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

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

Making Sense of “Clingy” Behaviors: What’s Really Going On When Your Child Won’t Leave Your Side Jul 20, 2022

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Sometimes our kids go through phases – days, weeks, or even months – where they seem to need to be near us constantly. This can be challenging for us as parents; it’s hard to show up the way we want to when we’re struggling to get our own needs met because we’re constantly tending to our kids.

In this week’s episode, I unpack what’s really happening in these difficult seasons – including why our kids stay close, common reasons our kids need us more than usual, and what children are really seeking when they won’t leave our side.

Here’s the thing: As parents, we’re both the secure base from which our children explore the world and the safe haven to which they return when they need to feel safe, protected, and connected. When we understand what’s truly happening in “clingy” moments, we can show up as the safe haven our children really need.

FREE Mindset Shifts to Ditch the Overwhelm & Parent in a Way That Feels Good: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

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

What to Do When Your Child Interrupts: Why it Happens & How to Respond Jul 13, 2022

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You sit down to eat dinner after a long, exhausting day. You’re ready to enjoy your meal and chat with your partner … when your child interrupts with something they have to say right now. And then a few minutes later, your partner is telling a story … when your child interrupts again.

In this week’s episode, I answer a listener who asks: Why do kids interrupt? And how should parents respond? I dive into what’s often happening when kids interrupt, how to handle these tough moments, and a trick that’s helped my own kids navigate the need to connect with us while we’re involved in other conversations.

Here’s the thing: Our kids need to feel included and know that they can access us when they need us, even when we’re talking to someone else. When we can meet those needs, kids are way less likely to interrupt and will be increasingly able to engage in conversation with us!

FREE Mindset Shifts to Ditch the Overwhelm & Parent in a Way That Feels Good: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

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

Why Are My Kids Always Fighting? Strategies to Set Siblings Up for Success (& Why You Don’t Need to Stress!) Jul 06, 2022

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If your kids are constantly fighting, you’re not alone. It can be SO challenging to know how to respond to constant arguments, teasing, and physical conflict. You might start to wonder: Is it normal for siblings to fight this much? How can I stop my kids from fighting? If you’re wondering these things, you’re not alone; it can be SO hard to see your children struggling with each other.

In this week’s episode, I explore sibling dynamics & strategies to set siblings up for success. I also talk about sibling conflict (spoiler alert: it’s normal!) and how to intervene when things get heated.

Here’s the thing: It’s normal, healthy, and expected for siblings to struggle with each other sometimes. But when you have the right mindset & tools – which you totally will after listening to this episode! – you’ll start to see these tough moments as opportunities to build healthy conflict resolution skills, which will ultimately strengthen your children’s relationship with each other!

FREE Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Parenting: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

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

The Magic of Independent Play: 4 Steps to Getting Your Child to Play Alone (& Why You Should!) Jun 29, 2022

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How many times a day do you hear: “Mommy, come play with me!”? You might be in the middle of putting the dishes away or working or just (finally!) having a moment to yourself … and then this request pulls at your heartstrings – and you either say yes begrudgingly or say no with heaps of guilt. But what if I told you that there was another option?

In this week’s episode, I talk about why it’s actually really important & healthy for children to play alone – and I share tips to help you encourage more independent play from your child. I also talk about why it’s okay and actually a good thing to say no to your child’s requests to play when you’re not available or not really feeling it.

Here’s the thing: Children get the most out of play when they can fully enter their world of imagination – uninterrupted & without adult influence – and parents need time to do life, run the household, and care for themselves. This episode will show you exactly how to encourage more independent play so that everyone’s needs are met in the most developmentally-appropriate way possible!

FREE Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Parenting: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

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

Kids & Screens: Tips for Healthy, Balanced Screen Use When Technology is Everywhere Jun 22, 2022

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Screens are everywhere in 2022, and kids love them – but parents often use them with reluctance, guilt & anxiety. Maybe you can relate: Have you ever felt bad about using screens with your child? Have you Googled: “How does screen time affect kids?” or “Are screens safe for toddlers?” or “How much screen time is too much?” or “Why does my child melt down every time we turn off the TV?!”

In this week’s episode, I answer these questions and share best practices for kids & screen use. This episode will empower you to use screens in a way that works WITH your child’s development so you can pave the way for healthy, balanced relationships with screens in your home.

Here’s the thing: Screens have definitely gotten some bad press in the parenting & child development realms. But screens aren’t all bad – and they aren’t going anywhere, so we’ve got to learn to live WITH them and use them in a way that works for our kids & families.

This week’s episode is the second episode in my 4-week summer series, where I share the tools, strategies & perspective you need for an awesome summer with your child! Next up: encouraging more independent playtime!

FREE Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Parenting: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

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

4 Tips for Managing Summer Boredom (& Why You DON’T Need to Push Academics Over the Summer!) Jun 15, 2022

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If your child’s on summer break, you’re probably already hearing the dreaded “I’m bored!”. When our kids beg us to entertain them, we can feel pulled to come up with an endless stream of ideas & activities, which is exhausting. But here’s the thing: entertainment is not what your child actually needs when they’re feeling bored.

In this week’s episode, I share my strategies for managing summer boredom (hint: they’re not me telling you to “just play with your child all day long”!). I also tell you why you don’t need to push academics over the summer & give you permission to let go of your worries about “kindergarten readiness” and the “summer slide”.

It can be uncomfortable to allow your child the space to struggle through boredom. But when we remind ourselves that being boredom is simply a feeling – and that we don’t need to fix it – it empowers us to just let it be. And from there flows creativity & independent play (and – bonus! – more time to ourselves as parents!).

This week’s episode is the first episode in my 4-week summer series, where I share the tools, strategies & perspective you need for an awesome summer with your child! Next up: screen time!

FREE Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Parenting: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

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

How to Get Your Child to Listen: 3 Steps to Gain Cooperation & Build Collaboration Jun 08, 2022

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We all want our kids to LISTEN, right? We want them to clean up their toys, get their shoes on when it’s time to go, and stop teasing their siblings when we ask them to. If you’re feeling this, you’re not alone; I get asked allllll the time “How do I get my child to listen?!”

In this week’s episode, I talk about the mindset shift required to get kids to listen, and I share my 3-step process to engage children in smoother, simpler cooperation – without nagging. (I’ll even share my special trick for getting kids to listen that I pull out when all else fails!)

Here’s the thing: If we want our kids to cooperate, taking the time to connect is key. When we connect first, we create an atmosphere & an attitude of community & collaboration – which will serve our kids for a lifetime (and make them SO much more likely to do the thing we’re asking!).

FREE Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Parenting: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

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

Why We Shouldn’t Call Kids Shy (& How to Help a “Shy” Child!) Jun 01, 2022

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You’re at the store, and a kind stranger says hi … but your child freezes & says nothing. You take your child to the playground, but he won’t leave your side. What should you do when your child acts shy? And does it mean something’s wrong?

In this week’s episode, I share why I don’t think it’s helpful to call our kids shy. I’ll help you reframe how you see “shy” behaviors & empower you with ways to support your child in these moments.

How we think & talk about our kids really does matter. After listening to today’s episode, you’ll understand why calling kids shy isn’t helpful – and you’ll know how to think about & respond to behaviors we typically think of as “shy” so that you can raise confident & resilient kids.

FREE Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Parenting: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

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

(BONUS Episode) Talking About Hard Things: Supporting Children in the Aftermath of a School Shooting May 25, 2022

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In the aftermath of the school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX yesterday, we're all grieving. We're heartbroken & outraged at the same time. And in the midst of all of these feelings, how do we support our kids?

In this bonus episode, I talk about how to take care of our kids (and ourselves!) in the wake of a tragedy. I break down the important considerations around talking to your kids about yesterday's events and creating space to grieve as a family.

If you're feeling lost in the wake of yesterday's shooting, you're not alone. You're not supposed to know how to navigate something like this. But hopefully this episode gives you some tools and scripts to use to make supporting your child a little easier in the midst of a really, really unthinkably hard thing.

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

FREE Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Parenting: www.raisedresilient.com/mindset

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