Self-Compassion: Building Resilience in Yourself and Your Child

In this episode of Raising Resilience, we explore why self-compassion matters for parents. We look at the research showing how practicing self-compassion not only supports your own wellbeing and resilience, but also benefits your child’s emotional health. You’ll also learn simple, practical strateg…

The Top Three Challenges Facing Young People Today

In this episode of Raising Resilience, we explore the growing pressures facing young people today. From the expectation to achieve, to feeling emotionally deregulated and a growing sense of disconnection from peers, identity and adults in their lives, we unpack the challenges and share practical wa…

Understanding Neurodivergence: What It Means to Be Neuro-Affirming

Following on from our conversation about ADHD in girls, this episode of Raising Resilience takes a broader look at neurodivergence. We explore what it really means to be neuro-affirming — at home and in schools. Learn how we can shift away from trying to “fix” kids and instead create environments w…

ADHD in Girls

In this episode of Raising Resilience, we unpack how ADHD in girls often flies under the radar. We explore the unique ways ADHD can show up in young women. Hear personal stories, learn how it affects daily life and discover practical strategies to better understand and support girls with ADHD.

Parentification

In this episode of Raising Resilience, we explore the hidden dynamic of parentification - when children take on adult roles and responsibilities far too early. Learn how to spot it, why it happens and strategies to help stop the pattern.

Social Media and Teenagers - Part 2

In the second episode of our two-part series on social media and teenagers, we focus on putting boundaries into action. Building on the insights from Part 1, this episode offers practical strategies to help parents and guardians set clear, consistent limits around social media use—supporting their …

Social Media and Teenagers - Part 1

In the first of episode of our two-part series on social media and teenagers, we explore how parents and guardians can better understand the online world their children are navigating. With a focus on setting healthy boundaries, this episode offers practical insights into supporting your child’s we…

Setting Boundaries with your Adolescent Child

The ability to set boundaries is an important skill to learn for your wellbeing. In this episode, we dive into the crucial role of boundaries in fostering healthy relationships for both you as a parent and for your adolescent children.

Understanding School Refusal

The idea of going to school can cause severe distress for some young people and can result in a reluctance to go to school or non-attendance. In this episode we unpack the signs to look out for and give you tips on how to support you child.

Navigating Teenage Friendships

Healthy friendships are an important part of any teenage journey and can help young people build life long skills in navigating difficult situations, developing autonomy and becoming more self-confident. However when there are bumps in the road, how do you best support your child. This episode sees…