Ep 169: Raising Strong Kids: Resilience Strategies for Law Enforcement Families

In this episode, Cyndi sits down with licensed professional counselor and Warriors Rest Foundation trainer, Jill Newman, to talk about the often-overlooked experiences of children in law enforcement and first responder families. Jill shares insights from her work with first responder kids, including how hypervigilance, shift work, family stress, and critical incidents shape their lives. She offers strategies parents can use to build resilience, improve communication, and support their children's emotional health. Together, they highlight ways to protect first responder families and strengthen relationships across generations.

Hosted by Cyndi Doyle, licensed professional counselor, author of Hold the Line, and retired police spouse, the Code4Couples® Podcast is dedicated to helping law enforcement officers, spouses, and first responder families build strong, resilient relationships.

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00:00 – Welcome & introduction
02:15 – Jill Newman's background & Warriors Rest Foundation
05:00 – Common struggles for kids in law enforcement families
10:30 – ACEs, epigenetics, and family stress spillover
18:45 – Building family resilience: communication, routines, and mindset
29:00 – Preparing kids for critical incidents
34:00 – Warning signs parents should watch for
39:30 – Building resilience as a family
42:00 – Resources & connecting with Jill Newman