Ripples of Resilience
Ripples of Resilience
Jana Marie Foundation
Episode 6: Refuel First: Self-care the quiet engine behind every resilient child
24 minutes Posted Oct 22, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Redefining Self-Care
Time Off, Time In, Time Out
Self-Regulation Starts With Adults
Physical Foundations: Sleep, Rest, Play
Emotional Care, Mindfulness, Boundaries
Relational Health and Everyday Rituals
Small Moments That Kids Remember
Busting Myths About Self-Care
The Power of the Pause: Three Breaths
Mental Hygiene, Refueling, and Modeling
Time Choices: Reframing “No Time”
Surprising Life Math and Next Steps
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What if the most reliable way to help kids feel safe and resilient starts with how we care for ourselves? We sit down with clinical child psychologist and mindfulness teacher Dr. Peter Montminy to rethink self-care as a daily, relationship-centered practice that powers calm, connection, and growth. Together we map a practical path: “Time Off, Time In, Time Out” for restoring energy, regulating in real time with kids, and calling a reset when conflict spikes. We dig into the foundations that ...