Building Resilience: Andrea's Story

In this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy talks with guest Andrea, a mom of two and mental health advocate, to discuss supporting mental health in both children and mothers. Andrea shares personal experiences raising children with mental health issues, strategies she’s employed, and the importance of self-care for moms. The episode highlights how to recognize signs of mental health struggles in children, how to develop supportive techniques, and the significance of finding and relying on your community. The discussion also touches upon the challenges of parenting anxiety-prone children and the importance of adapting mental health strategies as children grow.

Connect with Andrea:

https://www.instagram.com/andreatmcgrath/

https://stan.store/amcgrath

In the Introduction, Krissy refers to this article by Dr. Cara Goodwin:

https://parentingtranslator.substack.com/p/is-hurried-child-syndrome-real

https://www.instagram.com/parentingtranslator/

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Update

01:51 Introducing Andrea: Mental Health Advocate

02:32 Understanding Children's Anxiety

02:56 Parenting Strategies and Resources

05:50 The Importance of Community and Support

07:01 Andrea's Journey and Parenting Insights

08:43 Balancing Self-Care and Parenting

27:21 Navigating Mental Health Challenges

30:06 Personal Transformation and Parenting Challenges

30:25 Balancing Different Needs of Children

30:54 Learning Patience and Meeting Children Where They Are

34:26 Strategies for Managing Anxiety and ADHD

34:41 Grounding Exercises and Breathing Techniques

37:28 Adapting Mental Health Strategies

38:37 Mindfulness and Morning Check-ins

40:05 Joys and Challenges of Parenting Teenagers

42:22 Rediscovering Self-Identity and New Projects

46:08 Modeling Mental Health and Coping Strategies

50:45 Listening to Children and Adapting Parenting Approaches

52:31 Conclusion and Resources

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