Resilience and Confidence
From Chaos to Confidence: Washington Ali’s Journey to Becoming Alive
What if the person you are today doesn’t have to define who you become tomorrow? In this episode of The Resilient Kid Podcast, Ashley talks to coach and speaker Washington Ali about his journey from a
When Failure Becomes a Landmark
The Leaning Tower of Pisa became world-famous because something went wrong. So what if we taught our children to look at their own mistakes differently too? Inspired by a trip to Pisa, Ashley explores
Supporting Young People
The adults children remember from school aren’t always the ones who taught their favourite subject. Sometimes, they’re simply the person who believed in them at exactly the right moment. Ashley explor
10 Things You Might Not Know About Being a Therapist for Kids
What is it really like to be a therapist working with children? From quietly celebrating the smallest steps forward to being firmly in a young person’s corner, child therapy is built on trust, connect
A Call to Action: Reversing Youth Unhappiness in the UK
Young people in the UK are reporting lower levels of happiness, with loneliness, disconnection and changing social habits all playing a part. So what can parents, educators and communities do? The ans
Embracing Mindfulness
Mindfulness is something we often recommend to others, but how often do we remember to practise it ourselves? After a conversation with mindfulness practitioner Rachel McKenna, Ashley reflects on the
International Children's Day - 1st June
International Children’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate children while reminding ourselves of our responsibility to protect, empower and listen to them. From education and play to safety, belongin
Teaching Emotional Regulation Skills to Enhance Child Resilience
Emotional regulation is one of the most valuable skills we can help our children develop. Learning to understand and manage big feelings doesn’t mean never getting upset — it means having the tools to
Future-Proof Parenting
We can’t predict every challenge our children will face, but we can help prepare them for whatever comes next. Building resilience isn’t about removing difficulties or expecting children to simply “to
Nurturing Emotional Resilience in Kids
Helping children manage big emotions isn’t about stopping them from feeling angry, worried or overwhelmed. It’s about helping them understand what’s happening in their body and gradually develop the s
Recognizing Low Resilience in Children
Low resilience doesn’t look the same in every child. One might avoid anything they could fail at, another might become a perfectionist, while another worries constantly or struggles when plans change.
How Does Low Resilience Show Up In Our Kids
Low resilience doesn’t always look like a child who gives up. It can look like perfectionism, worrying, avoiding change, blaming others or being incredibly hard on themselves. Understanding these diff
Nurturing Tenacity
We all want our children to keep going when things get difficult — but building that tenacity sometimes means resisting our own urge to step in and make things easier. Learning to tolerate discomfort,
Resilience and Connection
What does resilience actually mean? We often talk about “bouncing back” after something difficult, but I believe resilience is something we can build before life gets hard. And one of its most powerfu
Building Community and Inspiring Change
Resilience isn't only built when we're facing something difficult. It's also built through connection, community and purpose — knowing that we belong somewhere and that we have something valuable to c
The Power of a Significant Adult: Building Resilience and Enriching a Child's Life
It only takes one. One adult who consistently shows up, listens, believes in a child and makes them feel that they matter. That person might be a parent, teacher, coach, grandparent, mentor or someone
The Benefits Of Being Outdoors In Nature Part 2
Getting children outdoors offers far more than fresh air and exercise. Time in nature gives children opportunities to explore, take manageable risks, regulate their emotions, solve problems and build
The Benefits Of Being Outdoors In Nature Part 1
Time outdoors gives children far more than fresh air and exercise. Nature provides opportunities to move, explore, experiment, problem-solve and build confidence, while supporting their physical and e
5 Books Transforming Kids
Books can be a brilliant way to start conversations with our children about some of the things they might find difficult to talk about. From bullying and body image to confidence, friendship and navig
Nature And Its Importance To Kids Mental Health
Nature has an incredible way of teaching children some of life's biggest lessons without us having to sit them down and teach them at all. From learning to slow down and be patient to understanding th