Raising Teens with Collett SmartS8E3 GEM Thoughts - Hugh Van Cuylenberg
Raising Teens with Collett Smart
When it comes to raising little ones, we often feel as though we have a small village around us – in morning play groups, meeting other parents at tot…About Hugh Van Cuylenberg and The Resilience Project
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Key Takeaways:
Integrating GEM Thoughts: Practicing Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness can significantly improve mental well-being and resilience.
Parental Involvement: Engaged parenting and modeling resilience can positively influence children’s ability to handle life’s challenges.
Importance of Structure: Establishing family routines like shared meals and structured activities helps maintain connection and teaches important social-emotional skills.
Mental Health Awareness: Understanding that resilience does not eliminate struggles with mental health but equips one to handle them more effectively.
Adapting to Change: Being flexible and adapting parenting strategies to meet the changing needs of children and adolescents ensures better support and fosters resilience.
Notable Quotes:
"When I was with these kids in India, I saw them practicing gratitude, empathy, and mindfulness every day, and they were so unbelievably happy." - Hugh Van Cuylenberg
"I want my kids to experience life's ups and downs because I think they help make the highs so much higher." - Hugh Van Cuylenberg
"The best memories I have of childhood would not have happened if I had a device in my hand." - Hugh Van Cuylenberg
"My goal is to give teenagers those 36 months of their life back by keeping them off social media until they are 16." - Hugh Van Cuylenberg
"Practicing GEM—Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness—doesn't mean you won't struggle. It means you'll have the tools to handle those struggles better." - Hugh Van Cuylenberg
Resources:
The Resilience Project: theresilienceproject.com.au
Hugh van Cuylenberg on Instagram: @theresilienceproject__
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Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker, and internationally published author, with 25 years' experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice.
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