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Talk about Timelines: Your Realistic Optimism Building Tip with Dr. Jen

Talk about Timelines: Your Realistic Optimism Building Tip with Dr. Jen

by Jen Forristal | May 17, 2018 | Realistic Optimism

Today’s tip goes back to the main umbrella metaphor and the temporary nature of rain.

Kids and adults alike can benefit from recognizing that it’s not always stormy in our lives. Listen in to hear what Dr. Jen has to say about timelines and building your realistic optimism! Watch the video below or on our Facebook page.

Create a Negative Sandwich: Your Realistic Optimism Building Tip with Dr. Jen

Create a Negative Sandwich: Your Realistic Optimism Building Tip with Dr. Jen

by Jen Forristal | May 14, 2018 | Realistic Optimism

Wondering how you can talk about the things that are happening in your child’s life with an optimistic frame?

Today’s tip with Dr. Jen will walk you through creating a negative event sandwich to build your child’s realistic optimism. Check it out below or on our Facebook page!

Identify Strong Coping Skills: Your Realistic Optimism Building Tip with Dr. Jen

Identify Strong Coping Skills: Your Realistic Optimism Building Tip with Dr. Jen

by Jen Forristal | May 11, 2018 | Realistic Optimism

When we help our kids understand their strengths, they gain a better sense of what skills they can rely on when things get tough.

Check out today’s video tip below or on our Facebook page with Dr. Jen to learn more about how identifying strong coping skills will build realistic optimism for your child.

Build a Self-Care Routine: Today’s Realistic Optimism Building Tip with Dr. Jen

Build a Self-Care Routine: Today’s Realistic Optimism Building Tip with Dr. Jen

by Jen Forristal | May 9, 2018 | Realistic Optimism

Think of a time when you weren’t taking very good care of yourself – what challenges did you face in that state?

In today’s tip, Dr. Jen speaks about the importance of self-care for building your child’s realistic optimism (and your own!).

Watch it below or on our Facebook page!

Problem Solving & Optimism: Your Realistic Optimism Building Tip with Dr. Jen

Problem Solving & Optimism: Your Realistic Optimism Building Tip with Dr. Jen

by Jen Forristal | May 7, 2018 | Realistic Optimism

Parenting requires a lot of problem solving – we are constantly helping our kids work through different problems and obstacles they’re encountering in their lives.

Watch today’s tip from Dr. Jen below or on our Facebook page to learn how you can use problem solving to help build your child’s realistic optimism!

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