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
#15 (Back to School Series) Why Do I Even Need to Learn This? Math & Science Edition
What I Want My Kids to Know: Parenting Strategies to Raise Resilient, Real-World Ready Kids
17 minutes
2 months ago
#15 (Back to School Series) Why Do I Even Need to Learn This? Math & Science Edition
When kids complain about schoolwork, “When will I ever use this?” it’s tempting to dismiss the question. But what if that curiosity is actually the key to motivation? In this episode, I explore how parents can respond in ways that shift the focus from memorizing formulas and facts to the hidden skills kids are really practicing. Through the lens of math and science, we’ll look at how perseverance, logical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving prepare kids for the real world, and I’ll share simple scripts and conversation starters to make those skills come alive at home.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why it’s normal (and important!) for kids to ask “Why do I need this?”How Simon Sinek’s Start With Why framework applies to academics.The hidden skills kids are building through math, like resilience, perseverance, and step-by-step thinking.How science teaches curiosity, critical thinking, and testing ideas.Practical scripts and conversation starters to reframe school complaints into meaningful conversations.Resources & Links:Follow me on Instagram: @whatiwantmykidstoknow_podFollow my friend, @thethinkingmom on InstagramPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify—your feedback helps the show reach more parents!
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
