Today, Dr. Jen speaks about learned helplessness and how this impacts our wellbeing.
To overcome this state and build your child’s realistic optimism, ask them what they would tell a friend to do in the same situation. Watch the full tip below or on our Facebook page!
When giving critical feedback to your child, focusing on solvable problems will highlight the temporary nature of the issue at hand.
Watch today’s tip with Dr. Jen below or on our Facebook page to learn how this approach will help build your child’s realistic optimism!
This is a tip for the worriers in your family – the kids who really struggle to put down the weight of the world.
For these kids, try scheduling worry breaks into their day. This gives them the time and space they need to think about troubling subjects. Learn more by watching the video below or on our Facebook page! You will find this helpful for building realistic optimism for your child.
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.
Parents! Are you sharing in your child’s journey of building self-efficacy?
In today’s tip, Dr. Jen invites you to share your process of setting and achieving goals (despite difficulties!) with your child. This will help your child to believe in themselves even when times are difficult.
Watch the video below or check out the ongoing series of video tips on our Facebook page.