158: Teaching Kids to Solve Their Own Problems | Ashley Bartley

Parenting in Real Life

In episode 158 of Parenting in Real Life, we interview Ashley Bartley, an elementary school counselor and author, about helping kids solve problems, manage emotions, and be kind. We discuss teaching independence and problem-solving skills, recognizing and regulating emotions, and how to help our kids foster kindness. Ashley shares valuable insights and strategies for parents. This is a great conversation full of helpful tips for navigating parenting challenges.
You can find Ashley Bartley on her website: www.counselorstation.com or on Instagram: www.instagram.com/counselorstation. And make sure to check out her cute books at https://www.boystownpress.org/author/ashley-bartley/ especially the one she mentioned Diamond Rattle Loves to Tattle.

Other books about kindness:
Be Kind by Pat Miller
I Walk with Vanessa by Kerascoet
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Chapters

1. Helping Kids Solve Problems, Manage Emotions, and Practice Kindness (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Parenting in Real Life Podcast (00:01:08)

3. Introduction to Ashley Bartley and her profession (00:01:38)

4. Discussing the importance of helping kids become independent (00:02:53)

5. Empowering children to solve their own problems (00:07:30)

6. Helping children see that their problems are solvable (00:08:36)

7. Teaching children to take ownership of their conflicts (00:09:37)

8. Addressing the challenge of teaching kids to regulate emotions (00:11:23)

9. Helping children cope with and express their emotions (00:13:31)

10. Understanding that every child has different coping mechanisms (00:14:55)

11. [Ad] iMOM Podcast (00:16:33)

12. Resources for Teaching Social-Emotional Learning to Kids (00:17:23)

13. (Cont.) Understanding that every child has different coping mechanisms (00:17:23)

14. Teaching Kids Self-Regulation and Problem-Solving Skills (00:25:09)