Ripples of Resilience
Ripples of Resilience (TM) by Jana Marie Foundation provides parents, caregivers, and educators with practical tools and insights to support children’s mental health, emotional resilience, and well-being. Each episode covers strategies for fostering open communication, building resilience, and creating safe, nurturing environments where young minds can thrive.
Stay tuned, first episode will be released on September 10, 2025!
Episodes
15 episodes
Compassion That Builds Resilience
What if the fastest way to help kids bounce back isn’t more advice, but more care they can feel? We sat down with clinical child psychologist Dr. Peter Montminy to unpack compassion as a teachable skill—empathy plus the intention to help—and ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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23:24
From Stress To Stillness: Tools For Kids, Parents, And Teachers
Stress doesn’t ask for permission; it shows up in the car line, at the red light, during homework, and right before bedtime. We explore a kinder, more workable way to meet it: short, judgment-free practices that reset the nervous system and tra...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:55
How The Mindful Solutions Method Helps Kids Move From Reacting To Responding
Stress isn’t just a feeling, it’s rewiring how kids pay attention, regulate emotions, and make choices. We sit down with clinical child psychologist and parenting coach Dr. Peter Montminy to break down a simple, powerful framework that helps fa...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:16
Episode 12: Play Heals: Why Fun Builds Resilience
Feeling stretched by schedules, screens, and stress? We’re unpacking why play is not a luxury but a lifeline—one of the most effective ways to build emotional resilience, strengthen learning, and deepen family bonds. With clinical child psychol...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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22:46
Episode 11: Holiday Resilience, Without The Pressure
Holiday cheer often comes bundled with hidden stress, complex emotions, and the pressure to make everything just right. We dig into a kinder way to celebrate by redefining resilience as flexible awareness rather than flawless planning, and we s...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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24:38
Episode 10: Self-Compassion, Real Resilience
Self-compassion isn’t a shortcut around hard feelings; it’s the sturdy bridge that carries us through them. We sat down with clinical child psychologist and mindfulness teacher Dr. Peter Montminy to unpack what self-compassion really is and why...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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26:56
Episode 9: Love And Limits: Raising Resilient Kids
Conflict doesn’t mean something’s wrong with your family. It simply means everyone’s needs actually matter. We sat down with clinical child psychologist and mindfulness teacher Dr. Peter Muttminy to unpack how everyday clashes can become moment...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:13
Episode 8: Rethinking Limits: How Boundaries Protect Kids, Adults, and Relationships
Boundaries aren’t walls that shut people out, they’re the guiderails that keep connection steady, respectful, and safe. We sit down with Dr. Peter Montminy, clinical child psychologist and certified mindfulness teacher, to unpack how clear, com...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:21
Episode 7: How Small Daily Moments Grow Strong Bonds
Strong bonds don’t happen by accident; they grow from small, repeatable choices that tell a young person, “You’re safe with me.” We sit down with Dr. Peter Montminy, clinical child psychologist and certified mindfulness teacher, to explore how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:43
Episode 6: Refuel First: Self-care the quiet engine behind every resilient child
What if the most reliable way to help kids feel safe and resilient starts with how we care for ourselves? We sit down with clinical child psychologist and mindfulness teacher Dr. Peter Montminy to rethink self-care as a daily, relationship-cent...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:17
Episode 5: From Power Struggles to Problem Solving: How CPS Builds Skills and Connection
Power struggles don’t have to define family life. With Dr. Peter Montminy—clinical child psychologist, certified mindfulness teacher, and parenting coach—we unpack a simple, repeatable approach that turns conflict into a coaching moment. Collab...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:38
Episode 4: Name It to Tame It: How Understanding Emotions Builds Resilience
Ever feel trapped in an emotional tornado? When intense feelings take over, our ability to think clearly, make good decisions, and connect with others disappears. The good news? There's a way out.Dr. Peter Montminy, clinical child psych...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:03
Episode 3: Resilience Unleashed: Building Inner Strength
When life gets tough, what makes the difference between crumbling under pressure and finding the strength to move forward? The answer lies in resilience – not as an innate trait some lucky few possess, but as a skill we can all develop and nurt...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:36
Episode 2: Mental Health Fundamentals: Beyond the Stigma
We've all heard the term "mental health," but what does it really mean for parents, educators, and the young people we care about? In this foundational episode, Dr. Peter Montminy, clinical child psychologist and mindfulness teacher, breaks dow...
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24:47
Episode 1: The Power of Pause: How Small Actions Create Ripples of Change
How do we help young people navigate today's complex emotional landscape? The answer lies in building resilience—not just bouncing back from adversity, but developing the capacity to adapt to life's challenges as they happen.Dr. Peter M...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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14:47