EP 16 Frustration Tolerance

Most parents today are raising kids in one extreme or the other. They either grew up without emotional support or they grew up in homes where feelings were completely avoided. Now, out of love and a deep desire to do better, many parents have swung so far in the opposite direction that they are removing every hard moment from their child's life. The problem is that it is not protection. That is prevention, and it is preventing kids from building one of the most important life skills they will ever have. In this episode of the Raising Kids With Purpose Podcast, Adriane shares a personal story from the pickleball courts with her nine-year-old son. It was messy. There were tears, begging to leave, and a mom who had to make a split-second decision about whether to rescue her child or hold the line. What happened after — that same night and the very next morning — will resonate with every parent who has ever felt that pull to just make the discomfort stop. Frustration tolerance is a skill, and like any skill, it requires practice. Kids cannot build resilience in a world where they are never allowed to experience disappointment. This episode gives parents the context, the language, and the practical tools to start shifting how they respond when their child hits a wall. What you will learn in this episode: Why the pendulum has swung too far and what overcorrecting is doing to kids developmentally What frustration tolerance is, why it matters, and how the developing brain plays a role A real-life story about staying present with a child in a hard moment without rescuing them How to recognize when a parent's own discomfort is driving the decision to give in Three practical takeaways to implement with your child this week If this episode resonated with you and you are ready to go deeper, Adriane offers two ways to work together. The Play with Purpose Parenting Class helps parents connect with their children through purposeful play while building the foundational skills kids need to thrive. The P.U.R.P.O.S.E. Parent Transformation Program is Adriane's signature framework for parents who are ready to do the deeper work — regulating themselves first so they can show up for their kids in the moments that count. To book a call with Adriane directly, visit www.raisingkidswithpurpose.com/chat Subscribe to the Raising Kids With Purpose Podcast for weekly episodes to help you become the parent your child needs — not perfect, but present, intentional, and growing. #lifeskillsforkids #lifeskillsforteens #raisingkidswithpurpose #parentingtips #raisingresilientkids #frustration #parentcoach #parentinghelp