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Let us rise up
“Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.” This call for gratitude…
Roman Holiday (Family Style)
We started the day with high spirits and high hopes. The first leg of the journey would be easy, right? All we had to do was get 5 adults and 8 children out of a rented countryside villa, onto an Italian train in the middle of nowhere, and head into Rome. What could go wrong?…
I Hated My Gym Teacher
I suppose it wasn’t really her fault. Well, I can say that now, but at the time I could barely look her in the eye. I had just turned 12 and started the seventh grade, my first year of what was then known as Junior High. There were lots of terrifying firsts for a…
As Seen On
Many people incorrectly assume that resilience is something we are born with; an innate ability to handle stress and the challenges one faces living life. The reality is resiliency is a skill that can be developed.
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Practice resiliency in the midst Covid-19. Ten simple steps for your family to follow.
It’s easy to see the bad, we’re all at risk for catching a virus we know very little about, we’re sheltering in place, social distancing, stockpiling toilet paper, home schooling our kids, wiping away the tears, and calming the tempers and fears (ours and theirs!). We know that it’s hard to cope with these challenges while we step up, make sacrifices, and protect those who are the most vulnerable.
So, here are 10 Steps to parenting with resiliency in these challenging times. There’s no need to read them all at once or try to make a lot of changes overnight. Put this guide where you can reach for it over the next few weeks when you want some inspiration and support.
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Our mission is to encourage, support, and inspire parents and communities to raise more resilient children.
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Resiliency Skills
Learn more about 12 tools that you can use in building resiliency for children and families.
