resiliency – Parenting by Dr. Rene

Avoid Rescuing Your Child From the Upsets in Life

Simply put, when you rescue your child from the bumps in the road, they miss out on learning. Each difficulty they come across is an opportunity for them to learn how to problem solve, how to manage their emotions and the related social exchange and how to pick up and move forward in a better … Continue reading Avoid Rescuing Your Child From the Upsets in Life

Helping a Child Be Resilient

Hi Dr. Rene, My two-and-a-half-year-old is going through a lot of the typical two year old stuff. He has a growing imagination, talks lots, tests boundaries and is experiencing new fears. I am taking this all in stride, but I do find myself thinking that he doesn’t seem very resilient. He seems so sensitive to … Continue reading Helping a Child Be Resilient