You can find additional resources from Tim here: https://resilienceshield.com/Please follow me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparentFull videos of the episodes available on YouTube @alexindadlandKeywordsresilience, parenting, adversity, children, self-leadership, technology, community, struggle, mental health, emotional intelligenceSummaryIn this conversation, Tim Curtis shares his insights on resilience, particularly in children, drawing from his experiences in the SAS and his work in teaching resilience. He emphasizes the importance of adversity in building resilience, the role of struggle in achieving happiness, and the need for children to engage in free play and face risks to develop agency and problem-solving skills. Curtis also discusses the impact of technology on children's mental health and the importance of trust and communication in parenting.TakeawaysResilience is built through adversity and stress.Children need to experience some stress to develop resilience.Allowing children to sit in their emotions is crucial for self-awareness.Struggle is essential for true happiness and growth.Boredom can lead to creativity and self-leadership in children.Community and free play are vital for children's development.Technology can impair resilience if not monitored properly.Trusting children to navigate risks fosters independence.Parents should model vulnerability and risk-taking for their children.Building a supportive community can enhance parenting and child development.TitlesBuilding Resilient Kids: Insights from an SAS VeteranThe Importance of Adversity in Child DevelopmentSound bites"Resilience needs stress to be built.""With risk comes opportunity.""You can't just strip out the risk."Chapters