Ages and Stages of Overcoming Obstacles!

Resiliency

Ages and Stages of Overcoming Obstacles!

Resilient children learn to overcome everyday obstacles by not fearing failure. Mistakes are not something to be afraid of; they give you a chance to try again. Think of it this way: people make mistakes as part of learning. If mistakes are thought of as learning tools, and not something to be ashamed of, there [...]

Resiliency in Children

What do parents want for their children? High on their list are happiness, success in school, satisfaction with their lives, and solid friendships. To accomplish this, our children need inner strength to deal competently with the many challenges and demands they encounter. This capacity to cope and feel competent is resilience. Resilient children are hopeful [...]

The Cornerstones of Resiliency

Caring, support, high expectations and opportunity for meaningful participation are the cornerstones of resiliency.

Fostering Resiliency in Our Children

Today’s world is challenging for children. By age two, many are being cared for outside their home. By elementary school, the pressure is on to excel at everything. Sex is actively marketed through the media. Drugs and alcohol are readily available. The demands and stresses on parents are unrelenting. In spite of all this, you [...]