Movies for kids to teach life lessons
It can be hard to find good movies for kids. Movies are great examples of how to engage and learn resilience messages; not only do they convey life lessons through themes and dialogues, but they are also entertaining, which helps the messages be more memorable to kids. We put together a list of movies that…
Why Helicopter Parenting is Bad for Building Resilience and How to Avoid It
Worried that you might be becoming a helicopter parent? Start with knowing the signs and the negative effects on building resilience for kids. Read our latest blog to learn how you can avoid it while helping your kids learn life skills.
12 tips to help separation anxiety.
Our tips to develop children’s resilience to go out and try new kids activities on their own.
8 ways art and play develops self regulation for kids
Art and play are not just fun activities for kids but a great way to develop self regulation for kids. Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your behaviours, feelings and reactions to emotions and things around you. Kids need to develop this ability to help them become more independent and get along well…
How to develop resilience by avoiding labelling your children.
“She is a picky eater”, “He is lazy”, “She’s a perfectionist” are all examples of some of the things we say to undermine all the things we do to develop resilience in children. In this blog we outline how to focus on what behaviour needs to change.
This is Terrible!” – Helping Kids Navigate the Perfectionism Trap
Teaching children how to regulate their emotions is essential to building resilience in children.
Why We Do What We Do.
How our kids art classes develop resilience in children.
5 Things You Can Do to Help Children Learn from Mistakes
5 things to help your children be confident mistake makers and keep trying when they face a challenge.
Tips for keeping children occupied while working from home
“Resilience educator Fiona Perrella suggests getting your kids to create a ‘boredom buster’ jar filled with activities they decided on themselves. “ Sarah Ayoub, The Guardian Newspaper, 5 July 2021 Click on the button for tips from Strength Heroes own Fiona Perrella who was recently featured in the Guardian Newspaper. “Thank you Strength Heroes this…
Fiona’s reason she does what she does
Hi, I am Fiona Perrella, Resilience Educator and a Mistake Maker. I started my working career as a Human Resources professional, Management Consultant, Trainer and Life Coach working with organisations and individuals to assist people challenge their thinking and change their behaviour to achieve success. Just because a child can tell you that mistakes are…
