Parents want to raise kind, happy, fulfilled, and resilient children. And while thousands of parenting books discuss changing diapers, nutrition for growing tots, or even the ins and outs of a child’s brain, few resources exist to help parents raise mentally strong children. Before going any further, defining what “mentally strong” means is essential because teaching a child something you do not know yourself is nearly impossible. What is mental strength? BetterUp, the world’s largest mental health and coaching startup, defines mental strength as “the cognitive and emotional skill of reframing negative thoughts and adverse circumstances.” Essentially, it is a child’s ability to “turn that frown upside down” in a healthy way all on their own. Mentally strong children also experience less stress, more motivation, and increased adaptability. They are better at viewing challenges and setbacks as temporary roadblocks instead of end-all-be-alls, and they can self-soothe in times of fear or anxiety. By internally reframing negative emotions, mentally strong children will grow to become adults who are more connected to their true selves. They are more motivated to push through anything that may stand in their way. So, how do you raise mentally strong kids? The answer is simple yet challenging. All the benefits mentioned are available to children as long as parents follow one simple rule: Let children solve their own problems. Parenting for Resilience: Empowering Your Child’s Mental Strength
To many parents, the idea of leaving their children to suffer through hardship alone is terrifying, but the truth is that the more problems you solve for them, the less competent they become. Think about it. What does solving their problems for them teach? That when the going gets tough, their parents will sort it all out, and everything will be fine. As adults, however, we know this could not be further from the truth. So, next time your children come to you with a problem, give them the task of solving it themselves. Ask them, “What do you think we should do about that problem?” and refrain from giving any advice until they have come up with a few ideas of their own! Your guidance and encouragement will help them build confidence in their own problem-solving skills.
Amy’s Invaluable Impact on DL Jones This Labor Day, We Want to Celebrate Our Integral Team!
Monday, Sept. 4, was Labor Day, and we hope everyone could thoroughly enjoy the holiday
positive work environment. Only a year has passed since she joined our team, but we now could not imagine our office without her! Team building is both an art and a science, and Amy aligns perfectly with our company values. Even at our busiest, she continues to strive with both efficiency and optimism. Her commitment has been instrumental in achieving our goals, making her an integral member of our future. Amy’s presence energizes our office, fostering camaraderie and productivity. Her passion for real estate and devotion to customer service shines through in her
interactions with clients. If you live locally, please stop by our office to meet Amy and experience her vibrant personality! She is more than delighted to get to know our clients better and chat about the weather, dinner recipes, or (of course) real estate. We acknowledge the spirit of dedicated workers everywhere and are especially grateful to the members of the DL Jones Home Team. They help us support our clients every day and make their home ownership dreams come true. We would not be able to do everything on our own! We sincerely thank Amy and our entire team for their commitment to our mission. –Dennis & Lisa Jones
while showing appreciation for their fellow employees. While many of you may have only spoken or met with us, we have a whole team behind us who makes the magic happen. This Labor Day, we want to honor the dedication of our team members and spotlight our newest member, Amy Pulver. Amy joined us as a Sales Associate and Contract Coordinator in 2022, and quickly became essential to our day-to-day operations. Her attention to detail and endless enthusiasm contribute to our
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