{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68df6f255f95c3d4193089e4/6a676ae270e4dee289c7e312?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Building Resilience In Our Grandkids with Melissa Richardson","description":"<p>In this episode of Don’t Let the Old Man In, we explore the vital role grandparents can play in supporting children’s mental health, confidence, resilience, and sense of belonging.</p><p><br></p><p>Our guest, Melissa, creator of <em>The Art of Mentoring</em> and author of <em>Will Your Grandkids Be Okay?</em>, explains why grandparents are uniquely positioned to become trusted mentors and steady sources of wisdom in an increasingly uncertain world.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss how grandparents can:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Build stronger intergenerational relationships</li><li>Support young people experiencing loneliness or emotional challenges</li><li>Share family stories that strengthen identity and resilience</li><li>Ask questions that encourage curiosity and critical thinking</li><li>Create meaningful rituals and traditions</li><li>Model the behaviors they want to pass on</li><li>Offer guidance without becoming controlling</li><li>Set healthy boundaries while staying connected</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Check out \"Will Your Grandkids Be Ok?\" here: https://amzn.asia/d/07DOIZB8</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you are a grandparent, parent, mentor, or trusted adult, this conversation offers practical ideas for helping young people feel grounded enough to grow and confident enough to face the future.</p>","author_name":"Pod O'Sullivan"}