For kids, resilience is one of the building blocks for becoming a confident, competent and capable human being. Resilience can also help kids become more willing to try new things and step up to challenges as well as deal with change, such as moving house or starting school. Resilient kids...
When children experience how breaking-down an object reveals parts they recognized, they can remember this when future tasks seem overwhelming (and you can remind them of the activity as needed). The experience will build their competence awareness that they can break down complicated tasks into do...
Outdoor activities promote physical exercise that is critical for children's health. Running, climbing, and exploring nature can build muscles, improve cardiovascular health, and maintain a healthy weight. Regular physical activity reduces chronic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes,...
Y. (2017). Grit in the classroom: Building perseverance for excellence in today’s students. Prufrock Press. Google Scholar Sanguras, L. Y. (2018). Raising children with grit: Parenting passionate, persistent, and successful kids. Prufrock Press. Google Scholar Schmidt, F. T., Flecken...
work on their bracelets, encourage them to talk about the qualities they value in a friend and the support they appreciate. This activity fosters creativity and provides a platform for children to openly express their feelings and preferences, strengthening their understanding of supportive relationships...
I hope we can remember that this very hard thing–and it really is HARD–has the potential to be a bonding experience for our families. It is a great time for building resilience in our kids! We have choices to make each day. Any amount of effort to make the best of this situation ...
child-friendly interface while limiting app usage. A reliablechild monitor apphelps parents keep track of their child’s digital activity, providing insights into how much time they spend on their devices. With advancedscreen time controloptions, parents can balance their child’s entertainment and ...
Whilst much research has focused on internal or environmental supports for resilience, this study considered occupational/activity factors - specifically how retired professionals from a range of disciplines used participation in structured activities to help young people. Methods: Five retired health, ...
Outdoors Activity to Learn about Resilience While taking a walk outside I asked my son to find a small plant. He did, and I asked him what would happen if he grabbed it. He said it would probably get pulled up. Then I asked what about if there was a big storm. He said it might...
(that make us laugh and can shake us all out of sourness). Her tales of babysitting in college and teaching kids in public school are still favorites when we’re together. Now with children of her own (who aren’t subjects for social media), she captures the sweet and funny with them...