Beyond Resilience:
Helping Children Regulate Emotions When Life Gets Difficult

“Kids are resilient” is a common phrase used to describe how kids respond to setbacks. But what if, instead, their behaviors that look like resilience create challenges they will face in adulthood?

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Keynote / Parenting / Education & Community Audiences

Beyond Resilience: Helping Children Regulate Emotions When Life Gets Difficult

“Kids are resilient” is a common phrase used to describe how kids respond to setbacks. But what if, instead, their behaviors that look like resilience create harm they will face in adulthood?

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We often tell kids to “be strong” when life gets difficult—but what they really need is guidance on how to navigate emotions in resilient and healthy ways. In this keynote, Chris Yadon equips parents, educators, and caregivers with practical tools for teaching children how to avoid numbing behaviors and regulate emotions during times of stress. Drawing from research, nonprofit leadership, and lived experience, Chris looks beyond current resilience narratives and shows how co-regulation builds the foundation for children's success.

Audience Takeaways

Understand
Understand how stress impacts kids’ emotional regulation so that adults can respond with empathy and effectiveness..

Learn
Learn practical co-regulation tools so children feel supported, safe, and understood even in difficult circumstances.

Discover
Discover how to create emotionally safe environments at home, in classrooms, and in communities so that the next generation becomes more resilient, confident, and connected.

Event organizers select this keynote when they want to:

Equip parents, teachers, and leaders with actionable tools they can use immediately.
Address conference themes around child development, resilience, and mental health.
Offer a presentation that balances inspiration with practical strategies.
Deliver an unforgettable session that supports the well-being of families, schools, and communities.

Ready to equip your audience to break generational cycles of emotional numbing?

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