Teaching Boundaries to Kids: Essential Lessons for Emotional Health and Resilience

In this episode of the Resilient Kid Podcast, host Ashley Costello, a psychotherapist, author, and podcaster, addresses the crucial topic of teaching boundaries to children.

The podcast begins with a personal anecdote involving a technical glitch during a call with her virtual assistant, Chantelle, which segues into the importance of boundaries.

Ashley discusses various types of boundaries - emotional, physical, verbal, sexual, time, and material - explaining why each is vital for children's development. The episode provides strategies for teaching these boundaries, emphasizing the need for parents and guardians to respect and model them.

Ashley concludes by highlighting the role of boundaries in fostering self-respect, healthy relationships, stress reduction, and self-care.

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Timestamps

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
03:04 The Importance of Boundaries
05:16 Types of Boundaries
05:29 Emotional Boundaries
06:22 Physical Boundaries
09:49 Verbal Boundaries
11:52 Sexual Boundaries
14:52 Time Boundaries
16:49 Material Boundaries
19:01 Why Boundaries Matter
22:10 Violating Boundaries
27:43 Teaching Boundaries to Kids
31:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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