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Raising Resilient Kids: Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation in the Digital Age

Raising Resilient Kids: Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation in the Digital Age

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 Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out! m joined by the incredible Janine Halloran—a licensed counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families as they build their coping toolkits. Janine has dedicated her career to developing accessible, effective resources for families, from workbooks and activity cards to evidence-based strategies you can use at home. In our conversation, she shares her personal journey into counseling, why healthy coping skills are so essential, and how every child's way of managing emotions is unique. We dig into what parents can expect at different developmental stages, how the digital age is changing the way kids regulate emotions, and why having a variety of coping options is so important. Whether you're a parent, educator, or therapist, you'll walk away with practical insights on helping kids handle life's stresses in healthy, safe ways—and maybe even a few new ideas for yourself! Stay tuned as we explore the colorful world of coping skills with Janine Halloran. In this episode you'll hear about: Janine's journey to becoming a counselorExperience as a school counselor and focus on coping skillsDevelopment of resources (checklists, workbooks, card decks)Core mission: teaching coping skills to kids, teens, and adultsDefining Coping SkillsJanine's definition: strategies for dealing with big feelings, thoughts, and stressful situationsHealthy vs. unhealthy coping skillsExample for children: handling frustration during play without harming othersThe Individual Nature of CopingEmphasis on the need for personalized coping strategiesImportance of finding what's helpful for each individualDevelopmental and Cultural Norms in Emotional RegulationChildren's first experiences with emotionsEmotional intensity in young children and its developmental trajectoryBrain development periods: toddlers and teensVariability in emotional regulation based on age and development stageVariability in Coping from Day to DayReasons for inconsistent coping ability (e.g., sleep, stress, environment)Parental expectations vs. daily realityHelping Kids Identify and Label EmotionsThe importance of naming and talking about emotions from a young ageUsing books and media (e.g., Bluey, Mo Willems books) as conversation startersThe Digital Age and Changing Coping SkillsImpact of growing up in a digital era (in-person vs. online interactions)Learning and managing social skills in virtual environmentsEmotional regulation during digital activities (e.g., video games, social media)Recognizing when digital engagement becomes unhealthyFamily Communication and Screen TimeImportance of open communication about screen habitsUnderstanding each child's unique interaction with screensAligning digital habits with family valuesPractical Example: Screen FastingHost's experience with family "screen fasts"Observations and outcomes from time off screensChildren's awareness of their own emotions and self-regulation post-fastDeveloping and Choosing Coping Skills StrategiesJanine's process for developing resourcesIterative development based on real-world resultsChallenges of implementing coping skills in the heat of the momentImportance of practice and early interventionUsing visuals and making concrete plans for expected stressorsPost-challenge reflection: what worked, what didn't Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?Connect with Sarah Collins on IGThe Homeschool OT Teachers Pay TeachersExecutive Functioning For Teens Course Social Skills & Executive FunctioningCoping Skills For Kids WebsiteJanine's WebsiteConnect with Janine on InstagramConnect with Janine on FacebookFollow Janine on YoutubeEpisode 2: Decoding Behavior in homeschooling- sensory overwhelm, emotional control, perseveranceEpisode 15: From Morning to Night: Incorporating Social Emotional Learning in Homeschool Episode 17: Neuro Affirming Homeschool Environments with Keisha Berry Episode 19: Understanding Screen Time Effects on Children's Development and Relationships Episode 31: Cultivating Calm: Understanding Nervous System Dysregulation in Children and Practical Solutions for Parents Episode 53: Redefining Rest: An approach to Spiritual, Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Rest Episode 59: Translating OT Concepts: Creating a Children's Book for Sensory Processing Awareness Episode 60: Tackling Childhood Anxiety: How Occupational Therapy Can Help Episode 61: Mindful Moments: Supporting Focus and Calm in Children Connect With Our Guest, Janine Halloran Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their families for over 20 years. She has been helping children and teens build their coping skills throughout her career in a variety of settings, including schools, mental health clinics and in her private practice. She founded Coping Skills for Kids to help children and teens learn healthy and safe...
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