Resilience
How to Build Resilience in Kids
By Gail Belsky, Understood.org
Acknowledge their feelings
Talk honestly about strengths
Offer support, but don't jump in
Talk about lessons learned
Encourage them to ask for help
Build confidence that things can improve
Advice on Raising Resilient Kids During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz lays out a new parenting approach in his book, ‘The Scaffold Effect.’
Click the link below to read his interview in the Wall Street Journal:
How Can We Help Kids with Transitions?
With the right support, children can learn to change gears without whining and tantrums.
by Katherine Martinelli, The Child Mind Institute
Create routines and consistency for children
Preview the day and give countdowns to reinforce consistency and allow them to “get ready” for the next event
Use songs to help make things for calm and fun
Use visuals, such as charts and graphs for kids who respond best to seeing things
Make sure you have their attention before giving information
Use rewards or a point system
Use appropriate consequences - if they are at least making an effort, let it go
Use praise when they do well and are successful in the transitioning
Fostering a Growth Mindset to Build Resilience
Growth Mindset for Resilience.pdf