Children experience stress, too! Though they don’t have bills to pay or other responsibilities that adults have, they can pick up on adults’ stress, and they have their own challenges to navigate as well.
Life can be hard…school can be hard…growing up can be hard.
Here are some resources that might be helpful in teaching children healthy coping strategies during difficult times so that we all may grow in resilience.
Videos:
Offering Comfort in Scary Times
Resolving Hurt Feelings with Rosita and Friends
Articles:
Resilience guide for parents and teachers
9 Activities To Build Grit and Resilience in Children
Self-regulation in children and teenagers
TED talks:
How to Build Resilient Children
Books:
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere, by Kira Willey
Kid Confidence: Help Your Child Make Friends, Build Resilience, and Develop Real Self-Esteem, by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World, by Sissy Goff
Top 30 Children’s Books About Resilience
Websites:
Building Resilience in Children Through Coping Skills
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