You’re right. There is a secret to raising resilient children. In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, host Becky Brouwer sits down with parenting expert, TaLisha Landon to talk about connecting with children in nature, understanding where tantrums come from, and how to show up with consistency, love, and a willingness to keep trying. With a 30% rate of good parenting, you can raise highly capable children who are well-equipped for the challenges of life.

If you wondered if you were messing it all up, you’re not. This episode is for you. TaLisha and Becky also discuss practical ways to connect with your children outdoors and ways to uncover hidden talents in yourself and in your children by being a “Generalist”.

Meet My Guest:

TaLisha has a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Development from Utah State University. She is trained in several research-based parenting programs (EveryDay Strong, Circle of Security Parenting, Strengthening Families Program 10-14). As a parent of 4 children, she prioritizes emotional safety, connection, and building confidence.

TaLisha’s current project is writing and illustrating a children’s book. This project weaves together the outdoors and what we know about raising resilient children. It demonstrates to kids they’re strong enough to climb, safe enough to feel, and loved enough to keep going, building resilience on the trail and in life.

Key Takeaways:

You can learn anything if you’re willing to be a novice at it
It takes consistent action to produce monumental results
Observation can be a superpower
Teenagers don’t always want to do what you think should be fun
Give your children choices with family vacations and values
Our thoughts are powerful
What it means to be Sendy in life and parenting
The role of outdoor activities in building resilience
Applying Maslow's hierarchy of needs to parenting
Creating secure attachments with children
The importance of emotional safety and connection

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing TaLisha Landon

04:15 An Emulous Observer

09:12 What is a Generalist or Polymath

15:02 Everyday Strong Program: Build Resilience in Kids

21:30 Connecting Through Outdoor Activities

26:57 Circle Security Parenting

31:15 The Benefit of Imperfect Parenting

33:04 Midway

35:21 Learning New Creative Outlets

36:53 Why TaLisha is Sendy

40:00 Outdoor Adventure with Kids

43:20 Practical Advice for Hiking with Children

45:33 Regulating Emotions: Child and Parent

49:10 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show:

Everyday Strong with United Way of Utah County

Circle of Security Parenting

Strengthening Families Program 10-14

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein

SHARP Survey

The Office

Ogden Nature Center

@utahmountainmama

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