Kids don’t need to be “tough.” They need simple tools that build an inner voice: I can handle this. I can try again.

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares quick, doable ways to grow resilience in everyday moments—no shaming, no lectures.

• Why mistakes are teachers (and how to respond in the moment)

• How to praise effort so kids keep trying

• Small, real responsibilities that build capability

• A parent mindset that supports bounce-back without push or pressure

  Simple scripts you can use today:

• “Oops, it spilled—good thing we know how to clean it up together.”

• “You kept trying until it worked. That’s persistence.”

• Offer one real job: carry napkins, match socks, pour the dog’s kibble.

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