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Raising Resilient Kids
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When kids seem anxious, start by opening the lines of communication. (Read more...)

When kids seem anxious, start by opening the lines of communication.

This can help you to pinpoint the source of your child’s anxiety.  You may not even realize, for instance, that you or someone else is putting pressure on him which is creating stress.

When a child is feeling anxious, assess the stressor from your child’s point of view. (Read more...)

When a child is feeling anxious, assess the stressor from your child’s point of view.

When your child feels an intense emotion, such as anxiety, try to put yourself in your child’s shoes. A fear to a child may seem trivial for an adult, but may feel quite intense for a child. To your child, getting up to speak in front of the class may create the same level of fear you would have if you were to give a televised speech to the entire nation!

Promote resilience by teaching your children that they can handle the challenges that come their way. (Read more...)

Promote resilience by teaching your children that they can handle the challenges that come their way.

Children need to feel capable. If they think they can do it, they will be more likely to do it. For example, if your child is being teased, tell your child, “You can handle this. I believe in you.”

Promote resilience by anchoring your child. (Read more...)

Promote resilience by anchoring your child.

When children are experiencing challenging situations, they are more likely to act out at home by whining, bullying their siblings, etc.… As a parent, these behaviors can cause frustration and incline you to act out of that frustration. Re-frame your thinking. Remember that your child needs your support more than ever at these times. Therefore, take a deep breath and provide the support your child needs.