Emotional Resilience in Children Archives - UPower Presentations - Sara Westbrook

Kids: Talking Back or Speaking Up?

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 28 May 2025 15:58:27 +0000

We say we want our kids to be resilient.To have confidence.To take a stand. But what happens when they talk back, disagree or express frustration to us, our first reaction might be: “That’s disrespectful!” What if it’s not talking back…what if it’s speaking up? Since they’re still learning how to express themselves, their words won’t always […]

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When Kids Want to Give Up

Linda Westbrook — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:10:30 +0000

For two years, fear held me back from trying out for Canadian Idol. The third year, I finally said yes. I made it through two rounds, but when I stood in front of the celebrity judges and sang, they said, “You can’t sing! Do something else!” I was embarrassed, devastated, and angry. I went home […]

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Rock the School Year: 3 Tips for a Child’s Success

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:21:51 +0000

The beginning of the school year – a time when emotions can be heightened, from excitement to anxiety and all the feelings in between. I remember those feelings from my own childhood! Telling a child… ‘you can do this, you’re stronger than you think, you’ll get through this, just be yourself, focus on the fun […]

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