Dear Parents,
In the last few weeks and in the wake of COVID-19, all of us have experienced dramatic life changes as many aspects of our lives have slowed down or come to a complete halt. But for parents, one thing that seems to be speeding up is the demands of parenting. For most, parenting during this pandemic has required taking on additional roles above and beyond what is usual. If you are a parent attempting to juggle these demands, and learning as you go, you are already doing great! If you are interested in resilience-building tips to ensure that your child is equipped to respond to and recover from stressors like the one we are currently experiencing, watch the video below! In this video, Dr. Stephanie Knatz Peck discusses building resilience in kids and the five proven building blocks of resilient parenting. Resilience is the ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change. These five building blocks are things that parents can do to reduce the effects of stress and to help their children develop resilience.