We all have good days and not-so-great ones. It's during those tough days that being resilient is most helpful. But what is resilience? How do we cultivate it? And more importantly, how do we, as parents, play a crucial role in teaching this essential skill to our children so they can handle anything that comes their way? As a psychologist, I often hear these concerns from parents during therapy sessions. There isn't just one answer, but there are many strategies you can use to improve your child's resilience.

Resilience is our ability to bounce back from difficulties. It’s a learned skill that helps us face obstacles head-on and withstand the negative emotions that follow when we fail. Resilience has many benefits, as resilient children are more likely to adapt to stress, handle change positively, and recover from setbacks more easily. This positive outlook is further enhanced by having a growth mindset, a concept that was first introduced by psychologist Carol Dweck, who focused her research on motivation (Dweck, 2006).

A growth mindset is the belief that we can enhance and refine our abilities through effort and dedication. It's the opposite of a fixed mindset, which assumes........

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