resilience - Michelle Mitchell

Why Routines and Rituals Matter More Than Ever

Right now, parenting tweens and teens may feel harder, not because you are doing anything wrong, but because the world is louder and more activating than ever before. We're competing with a pace of life that's relentless - school pressure, social demands, technology...

When to Worry: What’s Normal and What’s Not

The adolescent years are a time of intense change. Brains are remodelling, hormones are surging and identities are forming. We expect ups and downs. But if our once-chatty teen suddenly goes quiet, and is unwilling to come out of their room, we worry. If our once...

Sleep Tips for Adolescence: What the world’s leading clinics want parents to know

If your adolescent is tired all the time, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. Between shifting body clocks, rising academic stress, and constant screen time, sleep is one of the first things to suffer. According to the Sleep Health Foundation, primary...

Helping Tweens Deal with Feeling ‘Not Enough’

https://vimeo.com/724774005 Hi Michelle I hope you don't mind me asking but my 10 year old has been feeling a bit defeated at school. He's not sporty and no matter how hard he tries he doesn't get the trophies or the medals which upsets him. I try to cheer him up but...

How to Help a Disappointed Teen or Tween: 6 Helpful Conversations

https://vimeo.com/524173640 An unexpected shift in friendships. A sudden end to a romance. Poor results in an exam that was meant to be easy. A family breakdown. Not being picked for a sports team. I know you could add to this list. These are only some of the...

13-year-old Girls, Grudges and Moving On

This blog was written for a very special 13-year-old, struggling to make a fresh start after having a fight with a friend. I hope it helps your girl understand that navigating friendships requires a gentle balance between boundaries, grace and self-awareness -- and...

Unpacking Life: An Interview with Timothy Charles at 96.5fm

I want you to imagine you have a backpack sitting in front of you. It has been in your family for generations, passed down from parent to child. This backpack holds all the characteristics and experiences that distinguish your family. It represents everything you...

Unpacking Life: How Parents Leave a Legacy

I want you to imagine you have a backpack sitting in front of you. It has been in your family for generations, passed down from parent to child. This backpack holds all the characteristics and experiences that distinguish your family. It represents everything you...

Everyday Resilience on the Christian O’Connell Show

Thank you to GOLD104.3fm's The Christian O'Connell Radio Show in Sydney for reviewing my Everyday Resilience books. Patrina Jones, you are such a cool lady and I'm so grateful for your heart to support families. If you want to check any of these resources out, head to...