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Raising emotionally resilient kids is one of the biggest challenges of modern parenting. Between school pressures, social media, and the ups and downs of growing up, it’s no wonder children (and their parents) can feel overwhelmed. So how do we help young people bounce back from life’s knocks—without ignoring their feelings?

In this episode of The Woman’s Hour Guide to Life, Nuala McGovern looks at how we can help children and young people develop emotional resilience — and how those same strategies might just help adults too.

Blogger and mum-of-three Vicki Broadbent (aka Honest Mum) shares her personal parenting journey, from teenage football dramas to toddler tantrums. Then, clinical psychologist Dr Becky Kennedy and author Lorraine Candy join the conversation to offer expert advice on how to support children through tough emotions, build their inner strength, and reflect on our own resilience as adults.

Whether you’re a parent, carer, or just curious about emotional wellbeing, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you—and the young people in your life—navigate life’s emotional rollercoasters.

Key takeaways from this episode:

- Resilience isn’t just bouncing back: It’s about feeling your emotions, learning from them, and growing stronger.

- Listen before you fix: Understanding a child’s perspective can help guide your response more effectively.

- Model what you want to teach: Kids learn emotional resilience by watching how adults handle their own challenges.

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Links to episodes:

Guide to Life: Is Friendship Just Another Task? /sounds/play/p0m4q078

Guide to Life: Ambition Without Burnout: /sounds/play/p0m5532v

Guide to Life: Challenging Your Money Mindset: /sounds/play/p0m554dk

Guide to Life: Turning Ageing Into Your Superpower: /sounds/play/p0m554wv

Guide to Life: Keeping Love And Intimacy Alive: /sounds/play/p0m555n4

This is the final episode of the first series. The Woman’s Hour Guide to Life will return next year.

The Woman's Hour Guide to Life is presented by Nuala McGovern. It is produced by Sarah Jane Griffiths with Sophie Powling. Digital and audio production is by David Lloyd. The Content Editor is Olivia Bolton. The Executive Editor is Karen Dalziel.

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