Episode Details

Raising resilient kids and understanding how to support their mental health often starts with their self-esteem and self-compassion. Host Elise Hu revisits two empowering conversations to help parents understand how intertwined self-esteem and mental health are. First, Kelli Joy Richardson, founder of The SonRise Project, debunks common myths about mental health and shares practical tips on how to start conversations with your kids about their mental health, even when it feels too difficult or too late to do so. Then we hear from professor and educator Dr. Kristin Neff on how parents can help reframe where self-worth comes from. Dr. Neff offers ways to encourage our kids to practice self-compassion that are tactile, audible, or by example.

Key Takeaways:

Mental health is often linked to our self-image, self-esteem, and self-compassion.

Acceptance, letting be, and communication are three pillars to supporting your kids.

Start conversations with your kids, even when it feels difficult or too late to do so.

Foster a sense of self-worth by comparing and contrasting less.

Worth is dependent on self-compassion, not on success.

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Mental Health: https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/db4d68f2249368b3/ad84c8c03edddf8b

Self-Esteem: https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/e1bea0cf911a6b78/3f7d25b53f99ac38

Learn more about the SonRise Project: https://www.thesonriseproject.org

Follow Dr. Kristin Neff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neffselfcompassion  

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