Welcome
Hello and welcome to April's edition. It's good to have you here. Enjoy the assortment of images and links over the month, and please let me know what you'd like to read more and less of next time.
Warmly
Jane Tyson
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Updates
Would You Rather...
Eat peas or caulifower?
Cheese or chocolate?
Bananas or bread?
These are silly fun icebreakers I often share in my online sessions. They get the kids and adults relaxed, engaged, and laughing.
They went down well at this month's Dulux Virtual Wellfest where I was delighted to be invited to share my Resilient Kids sessions.
With thanks to Debi for the lovely feedback above.
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A Random Dialogue With A Soon To Be Grandad On LinkedIn
"I do think the adult aspect is related to the child. The question is - what lays the best possible ground in a child to "get" resilience as early as possible and be able to carry this through into later life? Mike Holdstock
"Thanks for the tag Mike, I've done quite a bit of reading and research into this, there is a book on the go, as you know Resilient Kids is my passion project - VISION VITALITY AND VOICE. Like us adults, kids need guiding lights to bolster their resilience and creatively nudge them into leading themselves whilst working out the weirdness and wonders of the world."
How do you feel we raise resilient kids? You may like to join this conversation by clicking on the link.
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Playlist
Resilience Boosting Ideas
A Story Of Letting Go
In a recent Resilient Kids Spaces session. The children chose a story about feeling more peaceful.
It also has a message about letting go. What are you holding onto?
What if you released it and focused on the good that was already present in your life.
Not the crap that doesn't serve you and holds you back.
TRUST YOUR WINGS.
Inspire your kids to do the same.
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Book Recommendations
Little People, BIG DREAMS - Be Bold, Be Brave, DREAM BIG!
littlepeoplebigdreams.com"Big, black bold writing, easy to read, very educational," said a 10-year-old girl who attends my Resilient Kids sessions.
Tweed Dad's Nourishing Recipes
Cottage Pie Doesn't Have To Be Heavy
"Lighten the cottage pie by adding peppers too. Lots of herbs de Provence and a glut of red wine. With the mash add pesto. Lightens it up really nicely." said Tweed Dad.
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Further Fodder
SIMPLER COOKING
I've been investigating these little cook boxes. They are fun to try once in a while. This one has a cheeky code for both of us.
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Paul's Chillis
Progress Report!
Each year, my husband grows chillis. He calls them his "chilli children", so I track their growth and share updates. Just in case you are interested too! My sixteen-year-old son loves hot chillis as I do. They continue to grow all round the house including our bedroom window sill.
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The Wisdom of Children
One Mum At A Time
Creative Tutoring
Confused by kid’s math homework? Here’s how teaching math adds up
I tutor too, not to tests or tick sheets. I attract a pretty divergent thinking crew. Here's a maths teaching tip.
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Tips For Raising Resilient Kids
Resilient Kids Virtual Wellness Sessions
Calmed, Soothed, Empowered Kids. Creative nudges to bolster kids resilience. Group and 1:1 sessions with me.
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Weathering the storm | The Psychologist
We could stop talking about how what goes on at home can’t possibly be the same as school, and instead think about how well learning at home can work when children are able to follow their interests (Fisher, 2021). We could prioritise allowing children to play, rather than getting them back into formal schooling as a top priority.
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Resilient Parents, Resilient Kids
What Do You Need Right NOW?
As parents, we are often so busy spinning plates and looking after our children that our own mental health and wellbeing get parked. In March's Resilient Parents session many parents were grateful for the opportunity to take some time out and check-in with others. We drank tea, chatted, and I shared some creative nudges to bolster resilience that they can share with their kids too. Why not join us again on April 15th from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm?
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Speaking Events
“Preach what you preach! Shout your Shout! Got a rant? Speak your Passion! Have a go here” Perhaps you have a story to share and would like to do something a little different, get out of your comfort zone and have some fun? Parents in action...
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Things You Might Find Interesting
Saying That Girls Are “Just As Good” As Boys At Maths Can Inadvertently Perpetuate Gender Stereotypes – Research Digest
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Radical Relaxation
For Parents
Gently shift your mindset to a more relaxed way of being,
These deeply relaxing brain-entraining audio soundtracks are designed to gradually change your neural pathways for greater success in life,while you sleep.
The combination of voice, subliminal messages and multiple layers of gentle binaural beats takes you gradually down through states of consciousness.
It trains your subconscious mind to positively rejuvenate and transform the negative self-talk" that may have been holding you back.
radicalrelaxation.com
Single Mum Shout Outs
Illustration by Yellow Tiger
"I'm creating this because as an illustrator and a single mum I feel under-represented in my industry. I'm sure that many parents who are not single can relate too though!"
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Resilient Teenagers
Ten Things Every Parent Should Know About Raising Tweens – Sarah Ockwell-Smith
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Dan Siegel - "The Adolescent Brain"
Myths that mislead and disempower us as adults and adolescents.
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My Hidden Chimp
This is a book I highly recommend at my Resilient Teen sessions. Have you read it?
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Miserable Dad
And Finally
Thank you for being here.
I hope you enjoyed Issue 4 of Resilient Kids Spaces. Please do reply with what you liked best, what you'd like more of and what wasn't there.
I'm also saving to learn how to create some courses.
Let's stay connected via the social links below too.
See you soon
Jane
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