Raising Resilient Kids

In this enlightening episode, we're joined by award-winning educator Cassie Brooks, who shares practical strategies for teaching mental health skills to children. With 25 years of middle school health education experience, Cassie offers invaluable insights on how parents, teachers, and coaches can model and teach mental wellness techniques.Cassie discusses the importance of normalizing mental health conversations, comparing emotional pain to physical pain like headaches to reduce stigma. She shares specific techniques including the Tapping Solution, the value of creating personalized mental health self-management plans, and how to implement calming activities that children can choose based on their preferences.As president of the Indiana Society for Health and Physical Educators and a volunteer ambassador for Erica's Lighthouse, Cassie also highlights resources available to support youth mental health education. This episode provides actionable tools for anyone looking to better equip young people with skills to manage their emotional wellbeing.Listen for practical advice on how to move beyond simple breathing exercises to engage children in meaningful mental health practices they'll actually use when they need them most.Cassie Brooks BioCassie Brooks is in her 25th year of teaching middle school Health and Physical Education in Brownsburg , Indiana. She is currently president of Indiana’s Society for Health and Physical Educators. Cassie has her BA in Health Education from Ball State and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. She was recognized as the Midwest Health Teacher of the Year in 2018. Her career passions include helping health educators move to skills-based teaching and leaning into challenging topics. Cassie is  volunteer ambassador for Erika’s Lighthouse and is very involved in her church and community. She loves to hike, kayak, garden, camp, and travel.ResourcesErika’s Lighthouse: https://erikaslighthouse.org/ Erika’s Lighthouse Family Resources: https://erikaslighthouse.org/familyengagement/ Tapping Solution: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/eft-tapping/ If you are interested in receiving a copy of the Coping Strategies or Mental Health Self-Management sheets, please email us at contact@smarthwp.comThank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast!  We are siblings on a mission to help kids become their strongest selves by sharing proven strategies with parents, teachers, and coaches to build resilient, confident kids who can tackle life's challenges and thrive. For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast. A special thanks to our sponsors: The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere and The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

Join us as mental performance coach Allison Fink reveals powerful strategies to transform young athletes' confidence and performance on the court, field or course. From the "BRAVR" technique to visualization exercises used by elite players, Allison shares the exact methods she uses to help teenage athletes overcome mental blocks, bounce back from mistakes, and perform at their peak. Whether your young athlete struggles with confidence or you're looking to give them a competitive edge, this episode delivers actionable techniques used by championship-level players. Learn how simple reset words, proven affirmation techniques, and mistake rituals can help your athlete unlock their full potential.Allison FInk is the founder of Mindset Mastery - Mental Performance Coaching, where she empowers female athletes ages 14-18 to build confidence, establish effective routines, and navigate setbacks. She currently serves as the Sports Information Coordinator at Stevenson High School and has been the assistant coach for the Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team since 2013. Previously, she spent 14 years teaching health at Lake Bluff Middle School, where she specialized in developing and implementing skills-based health curricula.A seasoned presenter at the IAHPERD Convention, Allison has led sessions on topics such as Peak Performance Through Mental Toughness, Helping Students Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Skills-Based Grading and Reporting, The Flipped Classroom, and Aligning Assessments and Rubrics. In 2021, she was honored as the IAHPERD Health Teacher of the Year for both the Northeastern District and the State of Illinois.As a mental performance coach, Allison guides athletes in optimizing their performance by teaching strategies to manage game pressure, create effective mistake rituals, understand brain function, and use positive affirmations. She is passionate about delivering thought-provoking content that enhances motivation, resilience, and overall athletic experience. Known for her honest approach, willingness to take risks, and deep understanding of female athletes, Allison continues to inspire and elevate those she works with.If you’d like to contact Allison about working with your teen or want to learn more about her Mindset Mastery - Mental Performance Coaching see her email or link to her website bellow: Allison_Fink@yahoo.com https://www.mmallison-fink.com/ Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast!  We are a brother-sister team who are passionate about providing parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way. For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast. A special thanks to our sponsors: The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere and The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

Sleep is critical to strengthening the resilience of our kids as well as for their overall physical and mental health.  This month we share 10 sleep tips for kids, teens and adults. Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast!  We are a brother-sister team who are passionate about providing parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way.  For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast.  A special thanks to our sponsors:  The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere  and  The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

One of the lessons our guests have shared in just about every episode is the importance of modeling the behaviors as the best way to build resilience in kids and teens. So, with that in mind, this month we thought we would provide you with an exercise you and your child, students, or athletes can experience together. It is a great way to kick off 2025. We hope it sparks a conversation about all of the goals, hopes and dreams you and your kids have and how you might support each other in the pursuit of them. Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way. It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this. For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast. #resilience #podcast #parenting #teacher #coach

Our guest on this month's podcast, Registered Dietitian Jessica Rusch, suggests we view our kids, and ourselves, as premium cars that need premium gasoline when it comes to thinking about nutrition. She shares some great tips to help us do this even with those picky eaters or kiddos with nervous stomachs. ' Jessica Rusch's love for food and nutrition developed at the ripe age of 14. At this time, she started to become aware of nutrition labels, read up on nutrition articles, and became involved in sports. Jessica realized the amazing impact nutrition had on the way you think, feel, and look, and thus developed a strong interest in this field. It only made sense for her to carry this passion over into a career. Jessica attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition in May of 2008. In 2009 she completed her required dietetic internship through Texas A & M University at Kingsville and completed her Masters in Clinical Nutrition at Rush University in December 2023. As a dietitian, Jessica gained experience in facilitating nutrition research studies, conducting one-on-one nutrition sessions, volunteering at youth diabetes camps, developing and completing educational seminars, coaching, leading nutrition classes, and the list goes on! Jessica's passion for food and the effect it has on our lives continues to fascinate her on an everyday basis. Her goal is to share this love and passion while helping others learn the positive impact of good nutrition to reach their health-related goals! If you would like to learn more about Jessica's background, check out her LinkedIn profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaannerusch Instagram Pages referenced in the interview: https://www.instagram.com/feedinglittles/ https://www.instagram.com/mymunchbug_melaniepotock/ https://www.instagram.com/kids.eat.in.color/ Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way.  It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this.  For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast.  A special thanks to our sponsors:  The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere  and  The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers #resilience #podcast #parenting #teacher #coach

Movement is critical in building resilience and strengthening mental health in youth.  This month we learn some easy ways for parents and teachers to incorporate more movement into the lives of our kids and teens from the creator of the YouTube Channel BodyFit by Amy.  Amy Schemper is a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor with 15+ years of experience in the industry. She has a Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University in Chicago, and two undergraduate degrees from Virginia Tech. Amy is a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, and a Pre/Postnatal Performance Training Specialist, and is passionate about helping women navigate fitness during pregnancy, postpartum and life as a mom. She has trained clients of all ages and fitness levels, and has training in kettlebells, TRX, pilates, sports specific training, nutrition and boxing.  10 years ago, Amy started her youtube channel, Bodyfit by Amy, and since then she has garnered a community of 920,000 subscribers and created over 1700 workout videos that are free, fun, effective and for everyone! BodyFit by Amy YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BodyFitByAmy  Brain Breaks Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMHMyl3oeyh3tYqMNy8a9SC7WOjAXA7A0 Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way.  It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this.  For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast.  A special thanks to our sponsors:  The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere  and  The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers #resilience #podcast #parenting #teacher #coach

Want some tips on how to foster a resilient household AND raise two teenage siblings who ACTUALLY like spending time together? Then we have just the family you will want to hear from in our very first multi-guest podcast episode! Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast!  We are a brother-sister team who are passionate about providing parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way.  For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast.  A special thanks to our sponsors:  The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere  and  The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

How can you get kids who think this resilience stuff is silly or they are too tough for it to take it seriously? To answer that question we kickoff Season 2 of the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast with Master Resilience Trainer and Performance Expert Brian Korinek who teaches this stuff to the toughest people around - our soldiers in the US Military! Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way. It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this. For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast. A special thanks to our sponsors: The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere and The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers#resilience #podcast #parenting #teacher #coach

We cover so many important topics that are top of mind for parents and educators these days including…At what age is it ok for my child to have a smartphone?How about access to social media?Is the structure we have placed in our kids’ lives impacting their creativity in a negative way?How far should I go in monitoring my kids' phones?How to help a shy child develop friendships.Dr. Valerie Hill is a Developmental Psychologist who enjoys teaching psychology courses and workshops that explore various aspects of human development (e.g. Adolescence, Parenting, Friendships, Alzheimer’s Disease). She is a Professor and the Undergraduate Program Director in the Psychology Department at Lewis University and author of the books, Inside Diseases and Disorders: What You Need to Know about Alzheimer’s Disease and Hanging Out: The Psychology of Socializing.Resources Mentioned:- Gabb Phone: https://gabb.com/gabb-phoneThank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way. It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this. For more information on the podcast or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast. A special thanks to our sponsors: The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere and The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

If you are searching for creative ways to introduce resilience strategies to your students, athletes, musicians and own kids and teens, you will find a multitude of practical advice in this month’s podcast from a former IL Secondary PE Teacher of the Year and creator of the Yoga for PE YouTube Channel, Victoria Otto. Victoria Otto was selected as both an IL Secondary PE Teacher of the Year as well as a Midwest District Secondary PE Teacher of the year. She teaches Physical Education and Health at Highland Park High School where she creates a classroom for students to focus on developing conscious living skills. Victoria has a BS in Physical Education/Exercise Science from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and an MS in Health Education from Pennsylvania State University. She is a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, yoga instructor and has an excellent YouTube channel called Yoga for PE by Victoria Otto. https://www.youtube.com/@yogaforpebyvictoriaotto1054/videos  EMAIL: YOGAFORPE@GMAIL.COM  TWITTER: @YOGAFORPE  INSTAGRAM: @LittleMsFun2014 Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way.  It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this.  For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast.  A special thanks to our sponsors:  The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere  and  The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

If you are a teacher looking for tips on how to incorporate resiliency strategies in your classroom. Or a parent with a child that rolls their eyes when you encourage them to practice techniques to strengthen their mental health - our guest today, 25-year teaching veteran Dawn Glassburn, has some great ideas for you! Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way.  It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this.  For more information on the podcast or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast.  A special thanks to our sponsors:  The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere and  The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

If you have a child that battles with test anxiety or are searching for ideas on how to increase the independence and autonomy of the kids in your life, we have some great tips for you in this month’s podcast as we interview Paul France. Paul is a National Board Certified Teacher, Literacy Specialist, adjunct professor, keynote speaker, and the author over 40 publications, including Make Teaching Sustainable and Reclaiming Personalized Learning. For more information on Paul, check out the Making Teaching Sustainable website - https://maketeachingsustainable.org/. Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way. It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this. For more information on the podcast, or if your child, student, player or performer has a question they would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast. A special thanks to our sponsors: The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere and The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

If you are a music teacher, or have a child that plays an instrument, or participates in musicals or plays, you are not going to want to miss this episode as we interview Dr. Juna Bobby who teaches the Science of Resilience at Julliard and answer Riordan’s question about how to not let her nerves negatively impact her auditions. Connect with Juna: MindBodySpace Podcast: https://mindbodyspace.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/junabobby/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbody_space/ Juna on Insight Timer: ​​https://insighttimer.com/juna MindBodySpace Courses: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12uCBLWQvDP1XPqhRlsIb0UZxD2i8GrasVZpC4pPNoao Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way. It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this. For more information on the podcast, or if your child, student, player or performer has a question they would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast. A special thanks to our sponsors: The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere and The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

We are THRILLED to welcome Dr. Henin to the podcast this month!  You are not going to want to miss this one as she provides so many great ideas on how to build resilience in the kids in your life. Dr. Henin is co-founder and Co-Director of the Child Cognitive Behavior Program and Clinical Director of the Child Resiliency Program in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Henin specializes in the assessment and cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) of children with mood, autism spectrum, and anxiety disorders. Her work also focuses on the development and implementation of psychoeducational interventions to enhance coping and resiliency in youth across multiple settings. Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way. It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this. For more information on the podcast, or if your child, student, player or performer has a question they would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast. A special thanks to our sponsors: The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere and The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

You definitely need a lot of resilience to be a psychiatric nurse and deal with mental health patients 12 hours a day!  In this episode we interview psychiatric nurse, and daughter of Tom, Elizabeth to find out what strategies she has found most useful in a high stress occupation like this. Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way. It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this. For more information on the podcast, or if your child, student, player or performer has a question they would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast. A special thanks to our sponsors: The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere and The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

This episode will introduce you to the who, what, where, when, why and how of the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast. In this podcast we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way. It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this.