Cheer Them On: Building Confidence and Resilience in Children

In this episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, host Priscilla Bagley talks with Ehsan Bayat. Ehsan is a ChildBuilders board member, the founder & Executive Vice President of New Dawn Energy, and father of three children. Together, Priscilla and Ehsan discuss child safety, positive reinforcement, self-esteem, independence, and resilience. Ehsan shares personal stories about the importance of being vigilant about child safety and recognizing that abuse can happen in any community. He also discusses how encouragement and positive reinforcement can help children build confidence and overcome challenges. Ultimately, a strong parent-child connection gives children the confidence and security to explore the world, face challenges, and discover their own strengths.