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
REPLAY: How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Kids
What I Want My Kids to Know: Parenting Strategies to Raise Resilient, Real-World Ready Kids
24 minutes
1 month ago
REPLAY: How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Kids
We’re revisiting one of the most foundational episodes of What I Want My Kids to Know: Episode 3, How to Have Hard Conversations With Your Kids.If you’ve ever wondered how to talk to your child about something uncomfortable, like friendship struggles, mistakes, emotions, or boundaries, this episode will help you feel more confident and prepared.You’ll learn practical tools for approaching tricky topics calmly and clearly, so you can strengthen trust and connection with your child, even when the conversation feels hard. Because when you know how to start those important talks, you’ll feel more equipped to handle all the other meaningful parenting moments that come your way.Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or coming back for a refresh, this episode offers a gentle reminder that hard conversations aren’t something to fear, they’re an opportunity to build closeness, understanding, and growth.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why hard conversations are essential to raising emotionally healthy, resilient kids.How to prepare yourself, and your child, before tackling a difficult topic.Conversation strategies that keep communication open and calm.How building confidence in these moments helps with every other parenting topic down the road.Listen if you’ve ever wondered:How do I talk to my kids about something uncomfortable without shutting them down?How can I help my child feel safe opening up?What can I do to keep my cool when a conversation feels tough or emotional?Episode Links & Resources:Follow the podcast for more conversations that help you raise emotionally healthy, real-world-ready kids.Connect on Instagram @whatiwantmykidstoknow_pod for more tools, reflections, and conversation starters.
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
