Episode 68

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29th Jan 2026

What Resilient Parenting Looks Like on the Farm with Dr. Kate Lund

In this episode of Barnyard Language, Caite and Arlene discuss various personal and global topics before introducing their guest, Dr. Kate Lund. Dr. Lund is a psychologist and author specializing in resilience. She talks about the importance of managing stress, building emotional intelligence, and fostering resilience in both children and parents. The conversation covers practical ways to cope with life's challenges, including handling school issues, dealing with peer pressure, and maintaining motivation. Dr. Lund also shares insights from her books on resilience in children and parents, providing advice on how to balance empathy with encouraging independence. The episode concludes with personal anecdotes and reflections on parenting, including advice for new parents.

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Barnyard Language
Real talk about running farms and raising families.
Real talk about running farms and raising families. Whether your farm is a raised bed in your backyard or 10,000 acres and whether your family is in the planning stages or you've got 12 kids, we're glad you found us!

No sales, no religious conversion, no drama. Just honest talk from two mamas who know what it's like when everyone is telling you to just get all your meals delivered and do all your shopping online, but your internet is too slow and you've got cows to feed.

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Caithlin Palmer