How to Raise a Resilient Child
Resilience is the ability to adapt well to difficult situations. Children who are resilient will not only feel more self-confident, but they will also be better equipped to deal with the ups and downs of adulthood.
So how do you help your child to become more resilient? Here are some great tips from a preparatory school in Surrey…
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Be a positive parent
Children learn from their parents, so it is essential that you role model a ‘can do’ attitude for your child to copy. Encourage positivity, gratefulness and motivation in your daily life to help your child overcome challenges.
Develop a growth mindset
Look up the definition of resilience with your child and learn about the importance of having a ‘growth mindset’. A growth mindset is really useful for children because it will support them through many challenges and setbacks. Children who practice a growth mindset believe that their abilities will improve over time, which will increase motivation. They will also be able to view mistakes as learning opportunities.
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Encourage independence
To help your child develop a resilient attitude, you will need to trust them with more responsibility. Allowing your child to complete tasks alone will help them to learn and it will also make them feel more confident. Ask your child to do some simple jobs around the house, such as feeding a pet or setting the table for dinner. This will increase their feelings of competency.
Practise gratitude
Practise gratitude with your child as often as possible, by encouraging them to focus on all of the positives in their life. Gratitude is such a helpful technique for improving mental health and maintaining a resilient attitude. A simple way for your child to practise gratitude is to keep a gratitude journal. This is where they write down a list of things they feel thankful for each day.
Show your support
Talk to your child regularly about their dreams and aspirations, and discuss what steps they will need to take in order to reach their goals. Discuss your child’s feelings and be there for your child when they need reassurance. It is important that your child knows they always have your support.
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.