Building Resilience: Andrea's Story
In this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy talks with guest Andrea, a mom of two and mental health advocate, to discuss supporting mental health in both children and mothers. Andrea shares personal experiences raising children with mental health issues, strategies she’s employed, and the importance of self-care for moms. The episode highlights how to recognize signs of mental health struggles in children, how to develop supportive techniques, and the significance of finding and relying on your community. The discussion also touches upon the challenges of parenting anxiety-prone children and the importance of adapting mental health strategies as children grow.
Connect with Andrea:
https://www.instagram.com/andreatmcgrath/
In the Introduction, Krissy refers to this article by Dr. Cara Goodwin:
https://parentingtranslator.substack.com/p/is-hurried-child-syndrome-real
https://www.instagram.com/parentingtranslator/
00:00 Introduction and Weekly Update
01:51 Introducing Andrea: Mental Health Advocate
02:32 Understanding Children's Anxiety
02:56 Parenting Strategies and Resources
05:50 The Importance of Community and Support
07:01 Andrea's Journey and Parenting Insights
08:43 Balancing Self-Care and Parenting
27:21 Navigating Mental Health Challenges
30:06 Personal Transformation and Parenting Challenges
30:25 Balancing Different Needs of Children
30:54 Learning Patience and Meeting Children Where They Are
34:26 Strategies for Managing Anxiety and ADHD
34:41 Grounding Exercises and Breathing Techniques
37:28 Adapting Mental Health Strategies
38:37 Mindfulness and Morning Check-ins
40:05 Joys and Challenges of Parenting Teenagers
42:22 Rediscovering Self-Identity and New Projects
46:08 Modeling Mental Health and Coping Strategies
50:45 Listening to Children and Adapting Parenting Approaches
52:31 Conclusion and Resources
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