Supporting Your Kid's Mental Health Resiliently

🎙️ Season 3, Episode 31: Support Your Kids' Mental Health Resiliently
Guest: Tara Rolstad – Mental Health Expert, Speaker, Author

In this heartfelt and important episode, we sit down with Tara Rolstad, a mental health expert, speaker, and author of "What to Do Right Now When Your Child is Suicidal". Together, we dive deep into how mothers can support their children's mental health in resilient ways, while also ensuring we take care of our own mental well-being.

If you’ve ever wondered how to guide your kids through tough times or how to have those difficult but necessary conversations about mental health, this episode is for you.

🌟 Key Topics Covered:

1:15 – Introduction to Tara Rolstad: Her background and why she’s passionate about helping families through mental health struggles.
3:00 – Understanding the state of children’s mental health today and why it’s more important than ever to be proactive.
7:30 – How moms can support their kids without burning out — balancing self-care and family needs.
10:50 – Red flags to watch for: How to know if your child might be struggling with mental health issues.
14:20 – Practical tools and strategies Tara recommends for parents to help support their kids in moments of crisis.
19:00 – How to approach the topic of suicide with your child — what to say and what to avoid.
22:15 – The importance of asking for help — Tara shares why seeking professional help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
25:30 – Overcoming guilt and shame as a mother — Tara offers advice for moms who might feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to help.
30:00 – Building resilience in our children — how to teach them the skills they need to cope and thrive.
35:00 – Tara’s final thoughts on hope, healing, and creating a support network for your family.
🎧 Tune in now for this powerful episode: https://linktr.ee/theresilientmotherpodcast

✨ Connect with Tara:
🌐 TaraRolstad.com
📧 [email protected]

This episode is a must-listen for any mother looking for guidance on navigating tough mental health conversations and building a resilient future for her children. You won’t want to miss Tara’s wisdom, encouragement, and actionable advice.

Thank you for listening!!!

Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast? Connect with Tiffany here: https://linktr.ee/theresilientmotherpodcast