Chad’s son joins Scrambled for this milestone episode to share his experience of anxiety and what has helped him. Nikki and Chad also answer listener questions about the podcast, selective mutism, and how to guide growth-minded adults in your child’s life.
Author: Nikki Shields
Nikki and her family live in the Midwest where pants are optional on Saturdays. When she’s not fretting about something absurd, like how to keep her kids from licking the shopping cart, she enjoys writing humor essays and large checks. Also, she doesn’t like vomit. She can be contacted at nashields06@gmail.com.
Episode 37: Teaching Gratitude
Gratitude may seem like a stretch from children’s mental health but in Episode 37, Chad and Nikki make a case for gratitude being a fundamental building block of raising children with a solid sense of self, coping skills, and resilience in the face of adversity. They also share practical strategies for teaching gratitude in your home.
Check out these articles for more information about the mental health benefits of gratitude:
Giving Thanks Can Make Your Happier
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