How to Raise Capable and Resilient Children with Sheryl Ziegler

How to Raise Capable and Resilient Children with Sheryl Ziegler

Author: Anna Seewald March 24, 2025 Duration: 1:03:55

Clinical psychologist, play therapist, podcast host, and author Sheryl Ziegler on why middle childhood (ages 6-12) is a crucial but often overlooked period for developing emotional regulation and capability. 

  •  Earlier puberty trends
  • The importance of parents addressing emotional dysregulation 
  • How to manage their own emotions
  • What is the "window of tolerance"?
  • How to practice co-regulation through a calm presence
  • How to teach children emotional literacy and self-regulation skills
  1. Get her book: The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12)
  2. Listen to her first epsiode:  Mommy Burnout: How To Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in The Process

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Anna Seewald hosts Authentic Parenting, a space for those who believe that raising children is deeply intertwined with growing themselves. This podcast moves beyond quick tips and strategies to explore the inner work required to parent with intention. Conversations here are grounded in a trauma-informed perspective, offering a compassionate lens through which to examine family patterns and reactions. The core idea is that by consciously addressing our own histories and connecting with our authentic selves, we can interrupt cycles of generational stress. What you’ll hear in each episode are thoughtful discussions and practical insights aimed at transforming daily challenges into opportunities for connection. The goal isn’t perfection, but fostering a family life with more calm, understanding, and genuine joy. It’s about creating an environment where children can thrive without carrying burdens forward. Tuning into this podcast feels like a supportive dialogue, reminding you that the journey of parenting is also a profound path of personal discovery. It’s for anyone ready to embrace the motto of raising their children while growing themselves.
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