Out Front with FamilyForward brings forward candid conversations to help bridge the gap between research and real-world parenting. Join our host Sharon Skidmore Stern as we explore topics through a trauma-informed lens to provide you with tangible tips to navigate family life one podcast episode at a time.
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Series Two:
Resilience
This season of the Out Front with FamilyForward dives into the theme of “resilience.” We’ll explore how to bounce back from life’s challenges and cultivate resilience in ourselves, our children, and our communities. Join Sharon Skidmore Stern, Jamie Scaccia, Ashley Wagner, Lisa Von Wahlde, and special guest Nancy Weaver for candid conversations that challenge common misconceptions and offer practical strategies to foster resilience in everyday life.
S2 E1:
Debunking Resilience Myths
Several common misconceptions about resiliency have greatly shaped our understanding of how we are expected to adapt to adversity. To be resilient, we often think we must remain strong and independent, overlooking the strength found in expressing vulnerability and asking for help. In this episode, we debunk these myths to help you apply a more dynamic definition of resilience to your life as you support yourself and others.
S2 E2:
Nurturing Resilience in Children
We expect children to learn quickly and become resilient as they face life’s hardships. As caregivers, we play a significant role in fostering resilience in our children by recognizing patterns and helping them adapt to stressors in their lives. Hear several parenting anecdotes that may help you feel seen in your journey of parenthood and connect the dots on building resilience in your child.
S2 E3:
Building Resilience as a Family
Watching your child experience stress can be hard. It is easy for a caregiver to take on their child’s stress when, instead, we could use those opportunities to help them build the “muscle” of resilience. Listen to a candid conversation featuring Dr. Nancy Weaver that unpacks the burden parents take on and how we can utilize vulnerability and hope to create a more nurturing ecosystem for resilience in our families.
S2 E4:
Collective Resilience
In this season’s final episode, we reflect on what resilience is, how we can foster it in children, and how we can do the same for ourselves as caregivers. The missing piece is understanding how community plays a role in building resilience. Join us as we wrap up our discussion on resilience with key takeaways from this season and actionable steps you can take today.
Listen to Past Episodes
Catch up on season one, where we explore the need for human connection in today’s digital age. Despite the ease of connectivity, people are feeling more isolated than ever. In this four-part series, we delve into the importance of connectedness: why it matters, its impacts, what support looks like, and how we can reconnect.
Meet the Voices
Introducing the voices behind FamilyForward's second podcast series! Sharon Skidmore Stern serves as podcast host and Chief Program Officer at FamilyForward. Throughout the season, you'll hear from an array of experts including therapist Lisa von Wahlde, clinical psychologist Jamie Scaccia, occupational therapist Dr. Ashley Wagner, and Dr. Nancy Weaver, professor of Behavioral Science and Health Equity. With over 70 years of collective experience, these professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and a multidisciplinary perspective to each episode, providing valuable insights into the world of parenting.