Building Resilience in Kids
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People often describe it as the ability to ‘bounce back’ from negative experiences.
This means when your kids make a mistake or experience a set-back they are able to brush it off relatively easily.
Some kids naturally develop resilience but other kids may struggle to deal with challenges in life.
It’s important to learn how to be resilient because life is tough and we need to know how to cope when difficult situations crop up!
The good news is that resilience can be learnt!
Building resilience helps your child to deal with the challenges they have when they’re young. It also provides a foundation for dealing with hardships they may face as teenagers and adults.
Kids with higher resilience are more likely to:
These are some key areas in which you can help your child develop so they can become more resilient:
Feeling connected to something like a school or youth group
Having a sense of independence and responsibility
Confidence
Problem solving skills
Positive self-esteem
Having a positive outlook on life
Identifying, expressing and coping with feelings
Having good friendships with people who accept them for who they are
Having positive role models within the family, school or community
Experiencing love and acceptance from a parent/carer
Counselling can help! We’re here to support you and your family.
Try these tips out and if you feel like you still need some help, give one of our trained counsellors a call on 1300 30 1300 (QLD & NT).
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Not living in QLD or NT? Check out this list of Parentline services in each state and territory.
- Carrie, Parentline Counsellor
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