Helping kids overcome disappointment is not always easy. Young children have strong emotions that they are just learning how to handle. Actually I do not believe we can expect young children not to react strongly to situations – it’s simply part of growing up and figuring out how life works. However dealing with failure, frustration,… {read more}
Resilience
25 Everyday Ways To Teach Kids Resilience {Free Printable}
“Don’t handicap your children by making their lives easy.” -Robert A. Heinlein I have been thinking a lot about the quotation above. By meeting my child’s every whim and not letting him struggle every now and then, am I robbing him of the opportunities to grow and become a capable, resilient human being?
Learning About Resilience Through Nature
A few days ago I asked for suggestions on my Facebook page about specific qualities I might post about, and “resilience” was mentioned quite a few times. Resilience covers so many character traits… because it means that we keep a positive attitude, develop coping skills, and arise to meet challenges with strength and determination to… {read more}