"Parenting Mantras for Raising Resilient Kids: Insights from an Ivy League-Trained Doctor"

Aliza Pressman, a developmental psychologist, suggests three parenting mantras to help raise resilient kids: "More often than not, I'm the parent my child needs," "I'm not being chased by a bear," and "All feelings are welcome, all behaviors are not." These mantras encourage parents to practice patience and forgiveness with themselves, remember that not everything is an emergency, and prioritize self-regulation. Pressman emphasizes the importance of demonstrating to kids how to handle stressful situations and mistakes, while also acknowledging that it's okay to not always get it right as a parent.