
Title:
9 ways to a resilient child
Author:
Publication Date:
2017
Publication Information:
Sydney, N.S.W. HarperCollins Publishers Australia, 2017.
©2017
Physical Description:
259 pages ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780733334825
Abstract:
'How can I help my child be more resilient?' is a question Dr Justin Coulson often hears from worried mums and dads. 9 Ways to a Resilient Child gives parents practical strategies to help their children cope with the challenges that life throws at them - from friendship problems and bullying to losing a game or failing an exam. Even our home environment and the way that we parent can impact our children's potential to recover from difficulty. Dr Coulson explains the factors that help or hinder resilience and why common advice such as 'Toughen up, princess' just doesn't work. Learn the psychological secrets that will build your child's capacity to bounce back, stronger and more resilient than ever, including the ability to think flexibly, exercise self-control, and make safe and healthy choices. Discover the powerful impact of family, relationships, school and community, and the most effective ways to support your child. Dr Coulson aims to bolster resilience - not just in our children, but also in ourselves. Because it takes resilient parents to raise a resilient child.
General Note:
"Raising kids who'll bounce back from adversity and challenging times"--Cover.
Contents:
Misunderstanding resilience (Young children are resilient ; Steeling our children : why "Toughen up, princess' damages resilience ; Is helicopter parenting really ruining resilience? ; The dark side of grit, and how being too grittymight reduce resilience ; Good praising ; why praise is a problem in promoting resilience ; Winners are grinners, but what does that make everyone else? How competition undermines resilience) -- Building resilience(Who am I? And why does it matter for resilience? ; Building resilience by being psychologically flexible ; Self-control : the secret to success? ; Stinking thinking : overcoming a negative attribution style ; There's no such thing as smart ; It's all about relationships ; Boosting resilience by supporting autonomy ; Strengths-based parenting ; Screen time vs green time)
Language:
English