1106. RAISE Mentally Strong Kids: Emotional Fitness Habits That Make a LIFELONG Difference w/ Dr. Harold Koplewicz

Hey, Heal Squad! We’re back with part two of our powerful conversation with Dr. Harold Koplewicz, President of the Child Mind Institute, and this one is packed with real tools every parent needs right now!

In this episode, Dr. Koplewicz introduces his framework called “Scaffolding Parenting” and explains how it helps raise emotionally strong, self-regulating kids without hovering or over-fixing. He breaks down the difference between healthy support and helicoptering, and how to know when to step in (and when to let your child build resilience).

We also get into the top questions every parent should be asking to emotionally check in with their kids, how to teach emotional literacy from preschool through the teen years, and why routines like family gratitude, reading time, and exercise are essential for mental wellness.

These are tools every parent needs in their back pockets, whether your child is 3, 13, or 23!

HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:

Scaffolding parenting builds strength without overstepping. It’s not about fixing—it’s about supporting your child’s natural growth, so they feel capable of handling life’s challenges with confidence.
Your routines are shaping their mental health. Family dinners, reading rituals, and screen-free zones help kids feel safe, connected, and emotionally anchored.
Kids need a vocabulary for their feelings. Naming emotions helps children process them. The earlier they can say “I feel nervous” or “I feel proud,” the better they can self-regulate under stress.

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