Children’s Day 2024: 3 Essential Strategies To Build Resilience In Your Child, Suggested By A Neonatologist

This article gives parents—mothers in particular—evidence-based methods for building resilience in their kids, giving them a strong foundation for emotional fortitude throughout their lives by Dr. Kushal Agrawal is a renowned Neonatologist and the HOD – Department of Neonatology & Paediatrics at KVR Hospital Kashipur.

3 Strategies To Build Resilience In Kids

Here research-backed techniques that can assist parents in giving their kids solid emotional foundations:

Promote Candid Emotional Dialogue

The foundation of resilience is open communication. Children are better equipped to control their emotions when they learn to identify and express them. Children who perceive that their caretakers understand them are more self-aware and emotionally intelligent, according to research. This development is supported when kids can talk about both happy and negative emotions in a secure, accepting setting. Your child will feel heard and safe if you acknowledge and validate their feelings, demonstrating that all emotions are normal.

“Establish a special "emotion zone" in your house where your kids can openly express their emotions. Remind them that a variety of emotions are acceptable and that it is safe to feel and express them,” said Dr Kushal.

Set An Example Of Resilience In Daily Life

Youngsters are good observers, and they pick up resilience by seeing how their parents deal with difficulties. Your child's coping strategies might be greatly influenced by your example of maintaining composure and optimism under pressure. Being resilient in your life is a practical illustration of how to deal with challenges in a positive way. Tell age-appropriate tales of difficult situations in which you overcame your emotions and behavior. This provides a model for managing stress and reassures kids that resilience is attainable.

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Establish Robust Social Networks

“Resilience depends on having supportive friendships and familial ties. Strong social ties make kids more resilient to hardship, according to research. Children gain empathy, trust, and a sense of belonging when social engagement opportunities are provided. Promote social events like playdates, team sports, and involvement in neighborhood groups. Through shared experiences, positive social interactions build a network of support that promotes emotional resilience,” said Dr Kushal.

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Resilience is not about avoiding challenges but about growing through them—a powerful gift that every parent can impart to their child.

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