Resilience Archives

Self-Regulation: The Secret Skill That Makes Parenting (and Life) So Much Easier

Parenting has a sneaky way of pushing all your buttons - sometimes all at once. One second you’re calmly making breakfast, feeling like a grounded, mindful adult. The next? You’re barking threats about lost shoes, yelling at tiny humans who…

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May 1, 2025

Articles / Confidence and self-esteem / Life skills / Resilience

Parenting in the Age of Fear: How to Overcome Anxiety and Let Kids Be Kids

"Hi, my name is Irina, and I feel quite anxious about letting my 10-year-old walk by himself to school." That would be me at the Anxious Anonymous (Parent Edition) meeting if such an organization existed. Maybe I should start one,…

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March 28, 2025

Articles / Growth mindset / Happiness habits / Life compass / Live happier / Resilience

35 Life Lessons I’ve Learned in 35 Years

Level 35 unlocked! My mind still thinks I’m in my early twenties, but the mirror reminds me that I’m not. Crow’s feet? Check. Grey hair? Double check. Fun times. Not long ago, I stumbled upon Tim Urban’s blog post called…

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March 21, 2024

Articles / Become a playful parent / Resilience / Socio-emotional skills / The Wise Parenting Project / Understand children's behaviour

Roughhousing: The Parenting Strategy You Didn’t Know You Needed

In my quest to prioritise play this year, I decided it was time to get better at roughhousing with my kids. Now, I'm pretty good at crafts, board games, and watching my children enjoying their free play – but the…

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September 11, 2023

Articles / Become a playful parent / Resilience / Socio-emotional skills / The Wise Parenting Project

From Chaos to Brilliance: The Science Behind Roughhousing and Your Children’s Growth

If your heart skips a beat every time you see your children engaging in roughhousing, take a deep breath because this article is for you. Picture this: your adorable angels are quietly reading books or building Lego one moment, and…

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July 31, 2023