TPJ 10: How to Raise Resilient Kids? (Antifragility)

Stress…

We don’t want our kids to be stressed, but I think it’s safe to say we all want our children to be able to handle stress.

In this episode I discuss ways to help develop resiliency and anti-fragility in your children so they’ll be prepared to handle the stress of the “real world.”

• [1:37] Giveaway winner!
• [4:43] Stress is inevitable.
• [7:15] Stress can be a positive thing.
• [10:37] Too much stress can be damaging.
• [12:42] Not enough stress can be damaging as well.
• [15:39] Definition of fragile, resilient, adaptive, & antifragility.
• [20:17] Don’t overprotect your children from information.
• [28:07] Don’t overprotect your children from social discomfort.
• [30:17] Don’t overprotect your children from risks.
• [33:27] Don’t overprotect your children in their relationships with other adults.
• [35:03] Don’t overprotect your children from their feelings.
• [38:41] Don’t overprotect your children from responsibility.
• [40:35] Share stories with your children (especially inspiring biographies).
• [42:37] Label your children as strong and resilient.

Links & Resources

• Peaceful Parenting Meditations

• TED Talk: "How to make stress your friend | Kelly McGonical

• Book: “The Coddling Of The American Mind”

• Book: “Free-Range Kids”

• “Who Is…?” series on Audible

• Show notes