How to Raise Resilient Bounce-Back Kids (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781512366297)

Resilience is a learned skill It can be taught and learned, just as piano playing or riding a bike is a teachable lifeskill.

As parents and other caring adults we can assist young people to overcome disappointment and to become problem solvers in life. We have the opportunity to help them shift negative experiences into life lessons.

Dr. Dennis Charney, Dean, ICAHN School of medicine who has studied those who have or are training themselves to be bounce back people has said "Resilience is essentially a set of skills--as opposed to a disposition or personality type--that makes it possible for people not only to get through hard times but to thrive during and after them. Just as rubber rebounds after being squeezed or squished, so do resilient people."

This book on Raise A Resilient, Bounce Back Kid is written by parent educator and family relations coach Judy Helm Wright. She is also the author of the companion book for adults Out of Balance? Be A Bounce Back Person

Judy's books are research based but filled with tips and techniques that assist caring adults to gain mastery over difficult situations. No wonder she has the honorary title of "Auntie Artichoke" which means a wise woman who loves unconditionally.

Be sure to look under her name in Amazon and book distribution portals for the other books. That includes The Left Out Child- The Importance of Friendship and How To Help Kids Like Themselves and Building Self Confidence and Self Esteem

You will find even more information about this skill and how to incorporate it into your daily life at http: //www.bouncebackfromanything.com

There is meaning in whatever stressful or adverse situation we encounter. Our job is to learn to see the positive aspect and life lesson and then to apply it to other areas of our lives.

Many times the parents and teachers in Judy's workshop admit they do not have the words to say that will encourage others. You will be pleased to know there is an entire section dedicated to positive words and phrases that can become part of your language and communication.

Thank you for being drawn to this book and our wish is that the information contained will find a soft spot in your mind and life. Please take the ideas and concepts and expand on them.

There are many ways to learn and teach resiliency, empathy and kindness. We have given you a few here in these pages. May you find those ideas that will assist you in Raising A Bounce-Back Kid

Please write us at judy@artichokepress.com and share other tips you have found helpful.

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Blessings to you and yours.