Parenting is the hardest job we’ll ever do. And parenting a sensitive child who’s struggling can feel like an endless emotional marathon.
But what if raising your sensitive kid with big emotions could actually feel GOOD? Enter Raised Resilient with Dr. Hilary — the parenting podcast I wish I’d had as a first-time mama!
This podcast exists to support you as you parent your highly sensitive child — start at the beginning, or search below for the episode that’s most relevant for you right now!
Welcome to Raised Resilient with Dr. Hilary — empowering support for parents of sensitive kids with big emotions.
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Why Gentle Parenting Isn’t Working for Your Sensitive Child
(& 3 Shifts to Help You Parent More Effectively!)
Gentle parenting is often imagined as staying calm, speaking softly, and always keeping our cool—but that version of it just doesn’t work for highly sensitive kids. In fact, if you’ve ever tried to white-knuckle your way through frustration, you know it doesn’t help.
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Rethinking Child Therapy: 5 Reasons Why It May Not Be the Best Approach for Sensitive Kids
Have you ever considered therapy for your sensitive child, hoping it might be the key to managing their meltdowns and learning to regulate their big emotions? If so, this episode offers 5 compelling reasons to reconsider this intervention — from a play therapist & parenting specialist.
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“You’re the Worst Mommy Ever!”: Navigating Children’s Mad Feelings
Anger is one of the trickiest emotions we deal with as parents. When our kids are angry – especially *at* us – it can be SO tough to stay calm and regulated and to respond in a way that feels good!
9. Emotion Regulation for Kids: 4 Reasons Validating Your Child’s Feelings Isn’t Working (& What to do Instead!)
You've probably heard that it's important to validate your child's big feelings ... but when you do, it seems to fall flat. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares four reasons why this happens -- and what to do to help your child build emotion regulation skills.
8. Respectful Parenting Isn’t Permissive Parenting: How to Set Healthy, Effective Boundaries That Will Set Your Child Up for Success
One of the most common criticisms of respectful / gentle / conscious parenting is that the kids "rule the roost." But permissive parenting is actually really harmful for kids, and none of these approaches actually advocates for that. Instead, parents need to set healthy, consistent boundaries. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shows you how to set boundaries with your kids with confidence.
7. Parent’s Responsibility: What Do Our Kids ACTUALLY Need From Us? (& 3 Things They Don’t Need!)
What do our kids ACTUALLY need from us? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary simplifies children's needs so that parents feel empowered to meet these needs with confidence.
6. Learning to Say Sorry: Why You Shouldn’t Force Your Kids to Apologize (& What to Do Instead!)
We all want to teach our kids to be respectful, responsible humans, and apologizing when we mess up is a really important part of that process. But HOW do we actually teach our kids to say sorry and mean it? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares why forcing kids to "go say sorry!" isn't the answer.
5. "Sitting with Big Feelings": What It Really Means & How It Builds Emotion Regulation
What does "sitting with big feelings" really mean? And how does it build emotion regulation? What do our kids REALLY need in order to be able to regulate (i.e., do the right things with) their feelings? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary answers these questions and more.
4. What to Do When You Mess Up: How To Repair & Reconnect with Your Child
Anger is a healthy and normal part of life, but our kids' angry moments and feelings can be some of the hardest parenting moments. How should we handle it when our kids yell, scream, hit, or say "I hate you!"? Tune in to this podcast episode to find out!
3. “You’re the Worst Mommy Ever!”: Navigating Children’s Mad Feelings
Anger is a healthy and normal part of life, but our kids' angry moments and feelings can be some of the hardest parenting moments. How should we handle it when our kids yell, scream, hit, or say "I hate you!"? Tune in to this podcast episode to find out!
2. Respectful Parenting: What Does That Actually Mean?
What actually IS respectful parenting? Gentle parenting? Conscious parenting? And is it really the best approach when it comes to parenting your child? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares what respectful parenting really is and how you can implement this approach in your home.
1. Ready to Raise Resilient Kids (with Less Stress & More Joy)?
In this inaugural episode of the Raised Resilient with Dr. Hilary podcast, Dr. Hilary shares her own parenting journey and how she -- a licensed psychologist, child therapist, and mom of 3 -- found herself struggling through tantrums, barely surviving until bedtime, and feeling like she was failing most days. Dr. Hilary also shares the mindset shifts that turned her motherhood journey around.
Welcome to Raised Resilient with Dr. Hilary! (Trailer)
Parenting: It’s the hardest job we’ll ever do. Most of us are tired, stressed, struggling through meltdowns, and counting the minutes until bedtime.
But what if raising kids could feel just a little lighter? What if you could end even the hardest day feeling good about how you’re parenting?