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Building Resilience in These Uncertain Times [American Academy of Pediatrics]

 

The fear and stress families are experiencing during COVID-19 offers the chance to build lifelong resilience in children and teens.  To assist you during this challenging time, the American Academy of Pediatrics is offering  this free online-exclusive chapter from Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg’s book, Building Resilience in Children and Teens:  Giving Kids Roots and Wings, 4th edition.  The special bonus chapter includes expanded information about building resilience during this pandemic, including suggestions on how to create a safe haven within the home, be a calming presence for others, and find hope for a better future.

Building Resilience integrates cutting-edge theory with insightful and compelling guidance for enhancing the lives of youth.  The book provides recommendations on the communication strategies that will position you to guide youth to bounce back from life’s challenges.  You will also learn detailed coping strategies to help children and teenagers deal with the stresses of academic pressure, media messages, peer pressure, and family tension.

You can download the link to the bonus chapter by visiting:

https://downloads.aap.org/DOPA/Building_Resilience_in_Children_and_Teens_4th_edition_Bonus_Chapter_HealthyChildren.org.pdf.

Feel free to post this link or share with your constituents so everyone can benefit from these strategies.  Building Resilience is a valuable resource for you, your colleagues, and the families that you support every day.

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