How to Teach Your Kids to be Assertive without Taking Over #shorts

Want to raise a child who can speak up for themselves without shouting, pushing, or shutting others down? Assertiveness isn’t about being loud. It’s about being clear, kind, and confident. 💬 Here’s how we can start teaching it today: 1️⃣ Help them own their voice without silencing others Say: “I’d like a turn now, too,” instead of yelling or grabbing. 2️⃣ Support boundary-setting without bulldozing Say: “Please don’t do that. I don’t like it,” and still be respectful. 3️⃣ Encourage asking instead of assuming Say: “Can I have a turn when you’re done?” instead of “Move, I want to play now.” Assertiveness isn’t about control it’s about connection. And when kids learn how to speak up and listen, everyone grows. 📘 Find more kid-friendly scripts and guidance in How to Talk to Kids About Anything. Get your copy at www.DrRobynSilverman.com #HowToTalkToKids #AssertivenessForKids #PositiveParenting #RaisingConfidentKids #EmpoweredChildren #ParentingTips #DrRobynSilverman #KidsLifeSkills #ParentingScripts #EmotionalIntelligence #ConnectedCommunication

from Dr. Robyn Silverman
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VY68aKZhCLk

How to Talk to Kids about Bullying #shorts

If your child is being bullied, please, don’t just tell them to “ignore it.” They need tools, not silence. They need your voice reminding them that they’re not alone, and that it’s okay to speak up. Here are 3 powerful ways to help your child respond to bullying: 1️⃣ Name the behavior: Say, “That sounds like bullying behavior. No one deserves to be treated that way.” 2️⃣ Practice power scripts: Help them say, “That’s not okay,” or “Cut it out,” until the words feel natural and strong. 3️⃣ Offer backup plans: Give them language to ask for help, “I’m not okay with this”, and walk toward safety, not just away. And remember, telling an adult is not tattling. It’s standing up for yourself. You’re not raising a target. You’re raising a voice. Let’s help our kids learn how to use it. 📘 I share more on how to talk to kids about bullying, boundaries, and bravery in my book How to Talk to Kids About Anything. Grab your copy at www.DrRobynSilverman.com #HowToTalkToKids #StopBullying #RaisingResilientKids #EmpoweredParenting #PositiveParenting #KidsAndConfidence #BullyingAwareness #DrRobynSilverman #ParentingScripts #StandUpSpeakOut

from Dr. Robyn Silverman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksv2QIyhcjE

How to Teach Kids to Aim Excellence and not Perfection #shorts

Let’s raise kids who strive for excellence, not perfection. Perfection is pressure. Excellence is growth. And when we teach our kids the difference, we empower them to take healthy risks, bounce back from setbacks, and feel proud of their effort, not just the outcome. Here are 3 ways to shift the mindset at home: 1️⃣ Praise the process, not just the product. 2️⃣ Normalize mistakes as part of learning. 3️⃣ Redefine what “doing your best” really means. Your best doesn’t mean flawless, it means you showed up and gave what you had that day. And that is enough. Let’s raise resilient kids who feel confident trying, failing, learning, and growing. 📘 I talk more about this in my book "How to Talk to Kids About Anything" Get your copy at www.DrRobynSilverman.com #HowToTalkToKids #GrowthMindset #ParentingTips #Perfectionism #ExcellenceOverPerfection #ResilientKids #PositiveParenting #RaisingConfidentKids #DrRobynSilverman

from Dr. Robyn Silverman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY20N9kcWHM

Podcast Recap Start the Conversation with Janine Haloran #shorts

Sometimes it’s not the planned moments that stick with our kids, it’s what they overhear. When a child hears a parent apologize, celebrate their strengths, or admire who they’re becoming, it creates a story they’ll carry for life. They’ll retell it, replay it, and remember it. In this clip from my conversation with Janine Halloran on the Calm and Connected podcast, we talk about the power of small, unscripted moments in parenting, and how they often matter most. Just start the conversation. Keep talking. They’re listening. Always. #DrRobynSilverman #HowToTalkToKids #CalmAndConnectedPodcast #ParentingWithPurpose #ConsciousParenting #EmotionalIntelligence #EverydayParenting #ParentingWisdom

from Dr. Robyn Silverman
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HXA47mtc1_8

How to Talk about Love, Trauma, Fostering, and Family with Peter Mutabazi #shorts

When a child makes a mistake, too often we bring up everything they’ve done wrong in the past. But as Peter Mutabazi shared on the podcast, that can send the message that growth doesn’t matter. That no matter how hard they try, their past will always define them. And what does that lead to? A child who stops trying. I loved how Peter talked about his first foster placement, how that child struggled with meltdowns at school. Five days in a row of full-out tantrums. But then something happened. It dropped to four. Then to three. Then two. And Peter celebrated every one of those steps. He didn’t ignore the struggle, but he focused on progress rather than just problems. This conversation reminded me of how powerful it is to honor the small wins, the efforts, the nearly-there moments that show kids they are growing. That they are seen. That they are more than their worst day. In this week’s episode of How to Talk to Kids About Anything, Peter Mutabazi and I talk about love, trauma, fostering, and the powerful lessons we learn when we show up for kids again and again, especially when they’re hurting.” 🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts and share with someone who needs this message today. #ParentingWithPurpose #FosterCareLove #ChildDevelopment #ProgressNotPerfection #HowToTalkToKids #DrRobynSilverman #PeterMutabazi #ParentingPodcast #TraumaInformedParenting

from Dr. Robyn Silverman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQzl6Si2ibs

Dr Robyn at 104.1 FM KMOX How to Talk to Kids About Anything #shorts

What if parenting didn’t require all the perfect answers, but just the courage to have the conversation? In this interview with 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝟰.𝟭 𝗙𝗠 𝗞𝗠𝗢𝗫, I shared a truth every parent needs to hear: if we’re not talking to our kids about the tough stuff, bullying, friendship, failure, big emotions, someone else will. And we may not like what they have to say. The good news? We don’t need to get it all right. We just need to show up, try, and be willing to try again. Parenting isn’t one big talk... It’s a series of little conversations that build trust over time. Whether you're helping your child navigate friendships, bounce back from mistakes, or come to you with something hard, remember: it starts with listening, validating, and being there without judgment. Let’s raise kids who feel safe coming to us, even when it's uncomfortable. 📘 For more scripts, guidance, and support, check out How to Talk to Kids About Anything Available at www.DrRobynSilverman.com #HowToTalkToKids #ParentingSupport #ConnectedParenting #RaisingResilientKids #ToughConversations #ParentingAdvice #DrRobynSilverman #DebbieMonterrey #TomAckerman #KMOXRadio #1041FM

from Dr. Robyn Silverman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSQTV7s_cP4

Parenting Goal Be the Person They Come To #shorts

What’s the number one topic parents feel most uncomfortable talking to their kids about? Whether it’s death, puberty, sex, or pornography, many parents freeze, change the subject, or avoid it altogether. But the truth is, our kids are already asking these questions. The real question is: will we be the ones they trust enough to answer them? In this conversation with Dr. Robert Melillo, I shared what I often tell parents: your voice should be the one inside your child’s head when they’re faced with a tough situation. That moment when someone offers them a drink, or they stumble across something online, they should hear you. That’s the parenting goal. Not to have all the perfect words, but to be the safe, trusted source they turn to. Let’s lean into the hard conversations, because silence speaks, too. 📘 Want more help with what to say and how to say it? Grab a copy of How to Talk to Kids About Anything at www.DrRobynSilverman.com #HowToTalkToKids #ParentingGoals #ToughConversations #TrustedSource #RaisingResilientKids #ParentingSupport #DrRobynSilverman #DrRobertMelillo #ChildDevelopment #OpenCommunication

from Dr. Robyn Silverman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0VApOp_MpU