Raising Resilient Children in a High-Pressure World, with Dr Rosina McAlpine

Family Parenting and Wellbeing Expert Dr Rosina McAlpine interviewed on Resilience Unravelled

What does it really take to raise resilient children in a world that leaves so many parents stretched, second-guessing, and overwhelmed?

In this thought-provoking episode of Resilience Unravelled, host Russell Thackeray sits down with Dr Rosina McAlpine, parenting and family wellbeing expert, educator, and founder of Win Win Parenting, to unpack what resilience really looks like in modern family life.

Drawing on both research and lived experience, Dr Rosina shares how becoming a mother exposed the confusion and contradiction in modern parenting advice, and how that led her to create a more practical, evidence-based approach to raising children with confidence, connection and resilience.

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Together, Russell and Dr Rosina explore the parenting styles that shape how children grow, why some approaches build emotional strength while others undermine it, and how parents can respond more effectively in the moments that matter most. At the centre of the conversation is Dr Rosina’s simple but powerful SEE framework, a practical approach that helps parents stay calm, connect with empathy, and teach the life skills children need to thrive.

The conversation also expands beyond the home, examining the pressures facing working parents, the hidden cost of unsupported caregiving, and what workplaces can do to better support families while creating fairer, more sustainable cultures for everyone.

From parenting and leadership to social media and resilience in the modern world, this episode is filled with practical wisdom, fresh perspective, and powerful insights for parents, leaders, and anyone shaping the next generation.

Tune in for an insightful conversation that will change the way you think about parenting, resilience, and what children really need to thrive.