The Most Important Things to Teach Our Children

“Resilience is important because it is the human capacity to face, overcome and be strengthened by or even transformed by the adversities of life. Everyone faces adversities; no one is exempt,” says Edith H, Grotberg, Ph.D., who is a developmental psychologist.

You promote resiliency when your child knows that he has people whom he can trust, who love him, set limits and are good role models. Knowing that he is a person others like and love, is respectful of himself and others, has concern for others, and taking responsibility fosters resilience in a child. A resilient child can talk to others about his fears, can problem solve, has self-control, and know who and when to ask for help.