Ep 156: The Surprising Challenges of a Strengths-Based Approach

The Parenting with Impact podcast presents an intriguing topic, discussing how parents can amplify their children's strengths while also addressing their challenges. Elaine and Diane, two prominent voices in this discussion, share unique but complementary perspectives shaped by their experiences. Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane about focusing on your child’s strengths. Top 12 Tips To Help Your Complex Kids Got complex kids? Yeah, so do we. Parenting a complex kid can be frustrating, overwhelming, and isolating. It can also be incredibly rewarding -- with the right help and guidance! This FREE insider's guide  from the experts at ImpactParents includes our top 12 tips to help you create a calm, peaceful home and guide your kids to become more independent every day. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Elaine and Diane emphasize the importance of celebrating children's strengths and capacities, even during struggles. By focusing on what works and providing genuine acknowledgments, parents can help build self-awareness, resilience, and positive self-perception in their children. Giving positive feedback to children, even if they may initially struggle to accept or believe it, can have a significant impact on their self-esteem and growth. The importance of persistently offering compliments, even in a subtle manner, is highlighted to help children gradually internalize and believe in the positive affirmations. Elaine and Diane discuss that recognizing and acknowledging a child's strengths boosts their self-esteem and provides them with the confidence and resilience needed to navigate challenges and succeed in life. By focusing on these strengths and building upon them gradually, parents can help their children develop important skills and overcome obstacles more easily. Elaine and Diane explain encouraging parents to identify and celebrate unusual strengths in their children can foster a positive self-image. Highlighting the importance of recognizing and praising unique abilities like attention to detail or resilience can help children build confidence and develop a positive self-perception. Links: Help Kids Stand in their Power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNl-IjoSTiU&feature=youtu.be Tips for Helping Kids Feel Proud (When They Don’t Like Praise): https://youtu.be/-z98xnrCZUA?si=EZBNhNUgYGhdQ-0h Improve Communication with Complex Kids and Teens: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/improve-communication-with-complex-kids-and-teens Help Your ADD/ADHD Child: Change Your Perspective https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/help-your-addadhd-child-change-your-perspective/ The #1 Best Strategy for Better Communication: Yes, AND… https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/the-1-best-strategy-for-better-communication-yes-and/ Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents X (fkaTwitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices