#9 Raising Resilient Kids: Helping Kids Cope with Failure and Build a Growth Mindset with Michelle Blais
Description
Failure and disappointment are a part of life—but how we help our kids navigate those moments can shape their self-worth, motivation, and long-term success.
In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Blais, a resilience and growth mindset coach, to talk about what it really means to raise kids who can bounce back after hard moments. We explore how parents can support kids through disappointment without rescuing them from it, how to talk about failure in a way that builds confidence, and why our kids don’t need perfection—they need perspective.
We also talk about:
How failure can be a valuable part of growth
Helping kids separate their performance from their identity
What to say when your child is discouraged or struggling
Why resilience looks different in every kid
Practical tools for building perseverance at home
💬 Plus, Michelle shares this week’s 3 conversation starters to help you open up reflection and dialogue with your kids.
Whether your child is working through a tough moment, or you just want to lay the foundation for resilience ahead of time—this episode is full of insights you can use today.
🔗 Listen now and let us know what stuck with you!
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Check out Michelle's resources:
Raising Resilience Digital Program
United States
