RESILIENCE is the ability to bounce back after challenges and tough times and although easier said than done somedays how can we raise the same resilience in our children? The single most common factor for children who develop resilience is at least one stable and committed relationship with a parent, caregiver, or other adult.
These relationships provide personalised responsiveness, scaffolding, and protection that buffer children from developmental disruption. Children build resilience over time through experience and when things don’t go well children can feel anxious, sad, disappointed, afraid, or frustrated, but teaching them that it’s okay to feel this way and that these feelings won’t last forever will hopefully help them know that they will be okay before too long.
By showing your child love, safety and security will give your child the confidence to explore their world and to recover from any setbacks they may experience. Support your child but try not to solve every minor problem for them, help your child identify and manage strong emotions and praise your child for trying no matter the result.
