Join Cammy Whitchurch, Angelee Aedo, and co-host Michael Williams on the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast as they delve into the critical topic of building resilience in children and families. In this episode, they welcome Steve James, the driving force behind Resilientyou, a statewide program dedicated to empowering parents, teachers, and communities to help every child reach their full potential. Discover what resilience truly means and how it's more than just bouncing back—it's about navigating life's challenges with strength and positivity. Learn about the alarming statistics regarding youth depression and suicide, and how Resilientyou's Child Connection toolkit is providing vital resources to combat these issues. Steve shares heartwarming stories and insights into the power of music and connection, emphasizing the importance of parental influence and community support. Tune in to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of children and families across Utah.Key Points & Takeaways:Resilience Defined:Resilience is the ability to recover from difficult situations and navigate life's challenges.It involves acknowledging hardships, processing emotions, and moving forward.It is critical to teach our children how to become resilient.Resilientyou and the Child Connection Toolkit:Resilientyou is a statewide program focused on building resilience in children and families.The Child Connection toolkit provides free online resources for parents and schools, including a half-hour children's show with music videos.The toolkit aims to facilitate meaningful conversations and connections between parents and children.Resilientyou.org provides access to the toolkit.The Power of Connection:Connecting with children on a personal level is essential for building resilience.Family dinners and screen-free time are crucial for fostering strong connections.The initiative of spending quality time without screens is being promoted.Community and Partnership:Resilientyou collaborates with various organizations, including Utah PTA, Promise to Live, Uplift Families (Parent Link), and the Utah Prevention Network.These partnerships amplify the program's reach and impact.Utah PTA has been a long time partner.Resilient Utah Month and Education Tribute Awards:April is Resilient Utah Month, dedicated to raising awareness and promoting resilience.The Education Tribute Awards recognize outstanding educators, administrators, and parent organizations.The Influence of Parents:Parents have a profound influence on their children's lives.Setting clear guidelines, monitoring behavior, and providing love and acceptance are crucial.Parents are the number one reason children make positive decisions.The Power of Music:Music can be a powerful tool for delivering positive messages and promoting resilience.Resource Vetting:The resources that are found through the parent link, are vetted.

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