Welcome back to the Chatabout Children podcast where our host, Sonia Bestulic sets the stage in the inaugural episode of the "Raising Empowered Human" series. 

This series is aimed at empowering parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children.  With a diverse lineup of guests from around the globe, Sonia promises insightful conversations exploring principles and practices to 'Raising Empowered Humans'. 

Rooted in her own journey as a speech pathologist and Author, Sonia shares 4 key Principals of Raising Empowered Humans:

• Nurturing Unconditional Love and Support of Self - The significance of nurturing unconditional love and support for children. She shares a poignant moment with her daughter that sparked deep self-exploration.
• Helping Kids Be Contributors and Acknowledge Their Contributions - empowering children to recognize and engage in contributions to their daily lives, fostering independence, resilience, and a sense of purpose.
• Practicing Gratitude  - The transformative power of gratitude, encouraging expressions of appreciation in daily interactions and what family life centered around gratitude looks like. 

• It's Okay to Ask for Help When You Need It -The importance of modeling vulnerability and asking for help when needed, reframing it as an act of courage rather than weakness.

So, sit back and enjoy this episode of the Chatabout Children Podcast with Sonia Bestulic.

Links:
Chatabout Children
Flourish for Mums by Sonia Bestulic