resilience (personality trait) in children

"Sudden, unexpected changes can happen in everyone's life. A change in family situation, such as a divorce, or a serious illness can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Learn how to build skills that will help you bounce back more quickly from shock and disappointment"--Provided by publisher.

"Everyone faces change in their life. When something out of our routine happens, we can lose that feeling of safety and being in control. Learn how to develop the skills you need to cope with changes that are big and scary, such as changing schools or moving to a new town"--Provided by publisher.

"Most days, this little girl loves to go to school and play with her friends. But sometimes the schoolyard can feel like a battleground where she has to dodge mean words from a bully. Luckily, she always has her steadfast tiger by her side--even if she's the only one who can see it. With the reminder that strength comes from within, she digs deep to believe in herself, no matter what anyone else says"--Dust jacket.

"What is an effort thermometer? How exactly do you discover "the power of yet"? How could sharing positive stories with your family help you face tough times? Learn all about building resilience in fun ways to help you take on big challenges and recover from disappointments with a healthier, happier mindset"--.

"Inspired by a mantra written for her third-graders, Jasmyn Wright's . . . call to 'push through' is an invitation to young readers to announce their own power and to recognize and reaffirm that of others, regardless of setbacks. By diminishing doubt, encouraging community, and reaffirming that we're all here to make a difference, her empowering words show children how to lift themselves up and seize their potential"--Provided by publisher.

Resilience the ability to recover or bounce back from problems, hurt, or loss is critical for social and emotional health and helps people feel happy, capable, and in charge of their lives. Foster perseverance, patience, and resilience in children with this unique, encouraging book.

Doctor Kenneth R. Ginsburg provides strategies and advice on building resilience in children and adolescence, discussing competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping, and control.

"A person will experience many changes throughout their lifetime. Adapting and surviving is the difficult part. This . . . title addresses the concept of resilience and how to cope with personal and social changes"--Provided by publisher.

"The brain is either in a reactive (no) state, which makes us rigid and self-conscious, putting us on high alert for rules and consequences; or in a receptive (yes) state, which is what enables curiosity and creativity, and fosters resilience. Most traditional learning environments--and many parenting approaches--necessarily trigger the 'no' state in children (allowing teachers and school systems to assess and manage them), but parents can nurture the mindset that leads to authentic happiness and success by supplying children with neurological counterbalancing 'yes brain' experiences and interactions. [The authors] . . . explain the underpinnings of this neurological dichotomy, and give parents the scripts, ideas and activities for igniting and wiring the 'yes' state in kids of all ages"--Provided by publisher.