The Something New Show

If you've ever wondered how to raise kids who are emotionally strong in today’s noisy, fast-paced world — this episode is a must-listen. 🙌

Mindi Linscombe sits down with the wise and warm Sarah Boyd to unpack what resilience really looks like in children — and how we, as parents, leaders, or educators, can nurture it intentionally. With insight drawn from neuroscience, psychology, and personal parenting experience, Sarah brings truth, grace, and practical tools to the table. Don’t miss the wisdom, the laughs, and the hope this episode delivers. 💡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🔑 10 Key Takeaways:

1. 🧠 Kids today are more overstimulated than ever before — and it's affecting their emotional development in profound ways.
2. ❤️ Emotional health isn't about avoiding hard feelings — it’s about equipping our kids to handle them well.
3. 🎧 Parents must learn to turn down the noise in their own lives to better connect with their children.
4. 📚 Resilience is built over time — through small, consistent, and relational experiences.
5. 😢 Don’t rush your child out of big feelings. Instead, join them there and help them walk through it.
6. 🧩 Highly sensitive children aren’t broken — they’re wired differently, and they need tools tailored to their emotional makeup.
7. ✨ Sarah shares the 3 things every emotionally healthy child needs: connection, consistency, and calm.
8. 🏡 The emotional climate of your home matters more than how clean it is or how productive you are.
9. 🙋‍♀️ It’s okay to not have all the answers — what matters most is being a safe, present adult in their lives.
10. 🌿 Sarah’s simple practices to help parents regulate themselves so they can lead from a grounded place.

📚 About Sarah Boyd:
Sarah is a writer, entrepreneur, and expert in child and adolescent development. She’s the founder of Resilient Little Hearts, a global community empowering parents and educators to raise emotionally healthy kids. She’s also the author of Turn Down the Noise, a must-read guide for families navigating emotional health in a noisy world.She holds a master’s in educational psychology and a diploma in neuroscience of leadership. She's also a wife and proud mom of two. 🧡

In a culture that constantly pushes faster, louder, more, Sarah Boyd invites us to pause — and parent with intention. Through deep yet accessible insights, she and Mindi explore how to build resilient kids who thrive emotionally, not in spite of today’s world, but equipped for it. Whether you're parenting toddlers or teens, or just care about the next generation, this episode will leave you encouraged and empowered.

Connect with Mindi and The Show:
📸 Instagram: @mindilinscombe
📹 YouTube: The Something New Show
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Connect with Sarah Boyd:
📸 Instagram: @resilientlittlehearts
🌐 Website: https://sarahboyd.co/

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