What I Want My Kids to Know: Parenting Strategies to Raise Resilient, Real-World Ready Kids
Mykayla Sygulla
25 episodes
1 day ago
Kids learn a tremendous amount from their own mistakes, but they can learn just as much from the world happening around them. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, Mykayla shares how to help children reflect on other people’s choices, behaviors, and mistakes to build integrity, emotional intelligence, and strong decision-making skills.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy reflection builds integrity and how kids learn from observing others’ behaviorHow to help kids process real-world situations so the lesson sticksThe brain science behind why reflection matters, not just experiencePractical ways to turn everyday moments, after school stories, playground drama, even Target trips, into teachable opportunitiesHow to support impulsive kids who struggle with reflection and self-awarenessConversation starters that build emotional intelligence and help kids deepen their understanding of choices and consequences
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Kids learn a tremendous amount from their own mistakes, but they can learn just as much from the world happening around them. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, Mykayla shares how to help children reflect on other people’s choices, behaviors, and mistakes to build integrity, emotional intelligence, and strong decision-making skills.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy reflection builds integrity and how kids learn from observing others’ behaviorHow to help kids process real-world situations so the lesson sticksThe brain science behind why reflection matters, not just experiencePractical ways to turn everyday moments, after school stories, playground drama, even Target trips, into teachable opportunitiesHow to support impulsive kids who struggle with reflection and self-awarenessConversation starters that build emotional intelligence and help kids deepen their understanding of choices and consequences
#13 (Back to School Series) Building Strong Friendships
What I Want My Kids to Know: Parenting Strategies to Raise Resilient, Real-World Ready Kids
20 minutes
3 months ago
#13 (Back to School Series) Building Strong Friendships
This week we’re starting a 4-part Back to School Series, beginning with one of the most important parts of school life: friendships.Friendship is more than just finding people with common interests—it’s a skill kids practice and build over time. In this episode, I’m breaking down practical ways parents can guide their kids in learning to be good friends, while also protecting themselves from unhealthy dynamics.We’ll cover: ✅ Why friendships are skills, not something kids are “just good at” ✅ Qualities of a good friend and red flags to watch for ✅ How parents can model and encourage everyday friendship skills like listening, compromise, and celebrating others ✅ Teaching kids to protect their hearts without losing their innocence ✅ Practical strategies for helping kids widen their circles, include others, and balance new and old friendshipsBy the end of this episode, you’ll have practical tools and conversation starters to help your kids grow into kind, confident friends who also know how to set healthy boundaries.✨ Next week: Part 2 of the Back to School Series—all about helping kids build conflict resolution skills.Resources & Links:Follow along on Instagram @whatiwantmykidstoknow_pod for daily parenting tools and encouragement20% off Beam Kids & Glow Superpowder: https://shopbeam.com/BEAM-KIDSKNOW
What I Want My Kids to Know: Parenting Strategies to Raise Resilient, Real-World Ready Kids
Kids learn a tremendous amount from their own mistakes, but they can learn just as much from the world happening around them. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, Mykayla shares how to help children reflect on other people’s choices, behaviors, and mistakes to build integrity, emotional intelligence, and strong decision-making skills.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy reflection builds integrity and how kids learn from observing others’ behaviorHow to help kids process real-world situations so the lesson sticksThe brain science behind why reflection matters, not just experiencePractical ways to turn everyday moments, after school stories, playground drama, even Target trips, into teachable opportunitiesHow to support impulsive kids who struggle with reflection and self-awarenessConversation starters that build emotional intelligence and help kids deepen their understanding of choices and consequences
