In this seminal parenting work, renowned psychologists Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein explain why some kids are able to overcome overwhelming obstacles while others become victims of early experiences and environments. From this research they have developed effective strategies you can add to your parenting practice to prepare your children for the challenges of today’s complicated, ever changing world. Raising Resilient Children is an engaging and wise work filled with vivid anecdotes from the authors’ own practices that will inspire and anyone concerned about today’s youth.

Contents

Preface

1. The Dreams and Wishes of Parents
2. Teaching and Conveying Empathy
3. Communicating Effectively: To Listen, to Learn, to Influence
4. Changing the Words of Parenting: Rewriting Negative Scripts
5. Loving Our Children in Ways That Help Them Feel Special and Appreciated
6. Accepting Our Children for Who They Are: The Foundation for Setting Realistic Goals and Expectations
7. Experiencing Success: Nurturing Islands of Competence
8. Learning from Mistakes
9. Developing Responsibility, Compassion, and a Social Conscience
10. Teaching Our Children to Make Decisions and Solve Problems
11. Disciplining in Ways That Promote Self- Discipline and Self- Worth
12. The Alliance Between Parents and Schools
13. Hope and Courage