Resilience
Some kids are resilient by nature – their temperament helps them to be mentally and psychologically tough. Rejection in the playground doesn’t faze them. Unfortunately, not every child has such natural resilience.
Resilient kids share four basic skill sets- independence, problem-solving, optimism and social connection.
Building Resilience
You can promote a lasting sense of resilience in your kids by:
- Having a positive attitude yourself. Your attitude as a parent impacts on their ability to bounce back from some of the difficulties they face. Make sure you model a ‘you can do it’ attitude for your child when he meets some of life’s curve balls.
- Look for teachable moments. Many kids’ learning opportunities are disguised as problems. Make the most of these opportunities so that kids can grow and learn from some of the challenges they face.