Raising Confident Kids: The Power of Assertiveness

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of assertiveness as a life skill for children and offers practical advice for parents and educators.

In this episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds , host Priscilla Bagley welcomes back Natalie Henderson to explore why assertiveness is a crucial life skill for children. Together, they break down what assertiveness really means and how it differs from passive or aggressive communication, sharing practical, real-life ways parents and educators can help children build confidence, express their needs, set healthy boundaries, and feel safe speaking up. Their conversation also highlights the importance of listening, emotional awareness, body language, and everyday choices in teaching assertiveness. Natalie shows how these skills support abuse prevention, strengthen relationships, and help children handle challenging social situations as they grow. Listen and you can learn simple, actionable insights for raising confident, resilient, and empowered children. Listen to Natalie's last episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nuFAHbTHW9KYjE3k2Bmg1

People in this episode

Host: Priscilla Bagley

Guest: Natalie Henderson

Topics covered

• assertiveness
• child development
• parenting skills
• communication
• confidence building

Keywords

• assertiveness
• confidence
• children
• communication
• boundaries
• emotional awareness
• parenting

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