Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids in an Overstimulated World with Sarah Boyd
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If you've ever wondered how to raise kids who are emotionally strong in todayโs noisy, fast-paced world โ this episode is a must-listen. ๐
Mindi Linscombe sits down with the wise and warm Sarah Boyd to unpack what resilience really looks like in children โ and how we, as parents, leaders, or educators, can nurture it intentionally. With insight drawn from neuroscience, psychology, and personal parenting experience, Sarah brings truth, grace, and practical tools to the table. Donโt miss the wisdom, the laughs, and the hope this episode delivers. ๐ก๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
๐ 10 Key Takeaways:
- ๐ง Kids today are more overstimulated than ever before โ and it's affecting their emotional development in profound ways.
- โค๏ธ Emotional health isn't about avoiding hard feelings โ itโs about equipping our kids to handle them well.
- ๐ง Parents must learn to turn down the noise in their own lives to better connect with their children.
- ๐ Resilience is built over time โ through small, consistent, and relational experiences.
- ๐ข Donโt rush your child out of big feelings. Instead, join them there and help them walk through it.
- ๐งฉ Highly sensitive children arenโt broken โ theyโre wired differently, and they need tools tailored to their emotional makeup.
- โจ Sarah shares the 3 things every emotionally healthy child needs: connection, consistency, and calm.
- ๐ก The emotional climate of your home matters more than how clean it is or how productive you are.
- ๐โโ๏ธ Itโs okay to not have all the answers โ what matters most is being a safe, present adult in their lives.
- ๐ฟ Sarahโs simple practices to help parents regulate themselves so they can lead from a grounded place.
๐ About Sarah Boyd:
Sarah is a writer, entrepreneur, and expert in child and adolescent development. Sheโs the founder of Resilient Little Hearts, a global community empowering parents and educators to raise emotionally healthy kids. Sheโs also the author of Turn Down the Noise, a must-read guide for families navigating emotional health in a noisy world.She holds a masterโs in educational psychology and a diploma in neuroscience of leadership. She's also a wife and proud mom of two. ๐งก
In a culture that constantly pushes faster, louder, more, Sarah Boyd invites us to pause โ and parent with intention. Through deep yet accessible insights, she and Mindi explore how to build resilient kids who thrive emotionally, not in spite of todayโs world, but equipped for it. Whether you're parenting toddlers or teens, or just care about the next generation, this episode will leave you encouraged and empowered.
Connect with Mindi and The Show:
๐ธ Instagram: @mindilinscombe
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Connect with Sarah Boyd:
๐ธ Instagram: @resilientlittlehearts
๐ Website: https://sarahboyd.co/
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