- Create a sense of predictability and routine. A strong foundation helps kids handle the unexpected.
- Help your children build a wide social network which allows them to turn to multiple sources for support and friendship.
- Encourage your children to solve their own problems. When your child has a problem, ask how she wants to handle it and then talk about how that went.
- Model self-care. Easier said than done!
- Give your children opportunities to grow outside of school by participating in clubs or activities they enjoy.
- Talk about adversity. Life will not be easy. Practicing problem solving and talking about tough situations as a child prepares them for adulthood.
The American Psychological Association offers helpful information on building resilience.
