10 Ways to Encourage Adaptability and Flexibility

In this solo episode I discuss the different ways you can cultivate adaptability and flexibility in children. I break down ten actionable strategies for parents to encourage these skills, such as modeling adaptability, introducing new experiences, encouraging problem-solving, and practicing mindfulness. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/ Follow me on Instagram for more: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast  Sponsors: YNAB: Claim an exclusive three-month free trial, with no credit card required at www.YNAB.com/humans Lume: Use code HUMANS for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.com Wayfair: Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now Daily Look: Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code HUMANS for 50% off your first order Good Ranchers: Free ground beef, chicken breasts, or wild-caught salmon in every order for a year + $25 off with code HUMANS. goodranchers.com Gabb: Gabb is offering twenty-five dollars off any device—with no contract required. Just go to GABB.com/HUMANS Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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As a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not having all the answers? Well, that’s what I’m here for. I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, parent educator, asst. clinical professor, and co-founder of both Mount Sinai Parenting Center and SeedlingsGroup. And I'm a mom... trying to raise two good humans myself, so I'm in this with you! In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) with both experts and parents to share the most effective approaches and tools and talk about the important bigger picture of raising good humans. My goal is to make your parenting journey less overwhelming and a lot more joyful! Please join me every Friday for new episodes of Raising Good Humans.