E82: How Kids Set Boundaries

Being a pre-teen is HARD. As parents we are desperate for a look inside the days and lives of our kids - the days of school being "good" and learning "nothing" today have begun and parents are slowly appearing less and less cool in the eyes of their once adoring fans. The school day and time spent with peers are full of opportunities to set boundaries where our children feel safe, happy, and comfortable. Do they have the tools to do so? What is working? What isn't? This episode with two ten-year-olds provides some insight into all of these burning questions.  This is another episode in our series with The Literacy Cooperative to bring more information and support to parents and children about better ways to learn, have a safe learning environment and beyond. Donate to this amazing organization here. Listen in now! Key Takeaways Boundaries in Your Daily Life [00:07:11] Peer Pressure Social Expectations Internalized Feelings Fear of Social Repercussions [00:11:00] Confidence in saying no Empowerment Through Boundaries Modeling Healthy Responses Support from Adults Recognizing the Impact of Anxiety [00:13:30] Exclusion in friend groups [00:22:40] Bullying and its consequences Understanding Bullying The Importance of Adult Intervention Need for Effective Consequences Educational Programs and Awareness Creating a Safe Environment [00:30:45] Standing up to bullying [00:38:17] Stress and coping mechanisms How to find us - Visit our website – hardnopodcast.com – for show notes, which include links to books and other helpful resources. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review so others can find us, and make sure to follow us on social media. We're @hardnopodcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices