Real Things Living

The key to raising resilient children isn't protecting them from failure — it's teaching them they're capable of handling whatever comes their way. In this inspiring episode of Real Things Living, host Brigitte Cutshall speaks with Dana Sutton, a veteran tutor and children's book author. Dana discusses her transition from tutoring students (preschool through university) to writing books that teach important life lessons. Her debut book, "You Can Do Hard Things," stems from her belief that children should develop confidence in handling difficulties rather than having parents solve problems for them.Dana's parenting philosophy of setting activity "minimums not limits," her second book "Maddie Finds Her Place" (inspired by her adopted daughter's story), and her approach to addressing challenging topics in children's literature. She emphasizes the importance of listening without reacting, creating safe spaces for children to share experiences, and teaching