033: How to Raise THRIVERS – Mentally Strong Kids with a “WE GOT THIS!” Attitude with Michele Borba

Not kidding, I referenced this interview FOUR times the same week we recorded — it’s THAT pertinent to our jobs as parents!

Today we’re focusing on the MOST important quality our kids need today – resilience. Michele Borba's book THRIVERS is about 7 teachable skills that set happy, healthy, and high-performing kids apart — and I believe those are listed in an intentional order.

If you find yourself wondering why some kids struggle and others shine, spoiler alert: It’s not about GPA.

This is a must-listen! Find out:

• Why Michele has never been more worried about this current generation – even before the pandemic (and it’s worse now)
• A toxic recipe for resilience that too many of us are using to raise kids
• What makes a child a “THRIVER” – having the skills and abilities to do well in the real world
• The power of observing your kids to focus on their current strengths
• How the 7 traits show up in kids (and how many your kids need to thrive)
• The 2 things all kids need to thrive and whether all kids are capable of becoming a thriver
• One question to ask yourself that will ensure you raise confident kids (this is powerful!!)

We both talk fast, folks, so buckle up for a WEALTH of valuable information that will change the way you think about your kids and the choices you make as a parent!!! The world needs this!

Resources We Mention for Raising Resilient Kids

• Michele's book, Thrivers 
• Michele's survey to figure out your kids' strengths
• This PDF has 10 super practical ways to start raising resilient kids who are thrivers!
• The benefits of family dinner
• Jeannine Jannot on disintegrating students 
• Raising successful adults
• Letting kids fail to build resilience
• Reducing stress in kids
• Connect with Michele online
• Follow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X

• Kitchen Stewardship
• Kids Cook Real Food
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• YouTube shorts channel for HPH
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