Starting the Year with Emotional Resilience

by Noriko Abenojar

Jan 12, 2025

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Happy New Year Everyone!

What is Emotional Resilience?

Emotional resilience is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions, even when faced with life's challenges. Children who are emotionally resilient tend to handle stress better, form stronger relationships, and feel more confident in their abilities.

How Can You Foster Emotional Resilience?

Validate Their Feelings
Model Emotional Regulation
Create a Safe Emotional Environment
Focus on the Positive, Even in Challenging Times
Today, we will focus on #4!

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