🎧 In today’s episode, we’re tackling frustration—that tricky “ugh!” feeling kids get when puzzles won’t fit, math feels impossible, or soccer practice doesn’t go their way. The good news? Frustration isn’t a stop sign—it’s a chance to build frustration tolerance, a super-skill that helps kids keep going even when things feel hard.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

🧩 What frustration really means – helping kids see it as a sign their brains are growing stronger, not that they’re failing.

💬 Fun, relatable stories and “dry runs” – from piano practice meltdowns to tricky puzzles, with real-life ways to cope.

🌬️ Simple strategies – like deep breathing, mantras (“I can do hard things!”), and family values that normalize mistakes.

🛡️ Emotional tools – teaching kids “emotional vaccinations” to prepare for challenges before they happen.

🎯 A fun challenge – encouraging your child(ren) to practice frustration tolerance by trying one coping tool the next time frustration shows up.

🎵 New Feature! Each episode now comes with a theme song to inspire kids. This week’s pick: “Try Everything” by Shakira (from Zootopia)—a perfect anthem for embracing mistakes and never giving up.

Listening to this episode will help your child build patience, resilience, and confidence—skills that serve them in school, friendships, and life. 🌈💪

🎧 Tune in now and help your kids turn frustration into their learning superpower! 👂 Links in bio to listen to the full episode (and our song pick!) with your kiddo(s).

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