Ep 163: How to Stop Fixing So You Can Start Helping

May 22, 2024

This podcast delves into the delicate balance between fixing and helping children, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and problem-solving skills. The hosts discuss fostering resilience, embracing challenges, and supporting children through failures and growth. They advocate for a supportive environment that promotes independence and positive responses to adversity.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Embracing Life's Challenges

03:26 • 5min

Embracing Resilience and Choosing Responses to Challenges

08:21 • 4min

Embracing Heartbreak: Nurturing Resilience in Children

11:56 • 11min

Supporting Children Through Failure and Growth

23:03 • 2min

Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and everything in between. One of the most important skills parents can learn is the art of fixing vs. helping. It's a delicate balance that can have a profound impact on a child's development and well-being.Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane about fixing vs helping.Motivation GuideIn this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, join with parents all over the world who are successfully using these 3 steps and 7 quick tips to motivate their children and teens to respond to requests without meltdowns, distractions, or pushback.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Diane and Elaine stress the importance of letting children know that it's okay to seek assistance, fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills.Elaine and Diane agree; by staying composed, both parents and children can navigate difficulties effectively, validate emotions, and engage in collaborative problem-solving.Elaine and Diane stress the importance of understanding and fostering resilience in children, especially in the context of neurodiversity.Links Mentioned:Parenting Style Quiz: https://impactparents.com/help-for-parents/free-parenting-style-quiz?utm_campaign=imp-freebie&utm_source=podcast-episode-163&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=parenting-style-quiz-newRecognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y42_YS3w3Is&t=775sHow Do I Get My Kids to Talk to Me? 4 Communication Tools: https://youtu.be/z_sfOuGaEC0Asking For Help: Why Is It So Difficult?: https://youtu.be/tK52aEi_VgM?si=eqikl2AjSQX_dIGSAsk Your Kids: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/ask-kids/Failing Forward: Make Every Mistake A New One: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/failing-forward/Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift Connect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent@impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/@impactparentsX (fkaTwitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents@impactparentsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices