Virtue Focus: Resilience
When a child develops the virtue of resilience, they begin to recognize the true weight of negative events, and recognize their power to rise up again. They become grounded in a growth mindset. The ability to be resilient in the face of setbacks is a virtue that will serve them their entire lives.
Tips for training your child to develop Resilience:
- When unexpected setbacks occur, model responding to them with calmness and forward thinking.
- When out in nature, look for ways animals and plants are resilient. Discuss how they handle tough situations.
- Read a book together that portrays the main character developing Resilience, like this book:
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More books that also portray developing Resilience:
