In this volume, two child psychologists explore why some children are able
to overcome overwhelming obstacles while others become victims of early
experiences and environments. They demonstrate how resilience must be applied
to every parenting practice to prepare children for life.If Beaver of Leave it to Beaver were alive today, he might not be doing so
well. The increased stress, pressure, and demands on the children of today have
caused an alarming increase in childhood depression, disorders, and antisocial
behavior. However, numerous scientific studies of children facing great
adversity have shown just how important resilience is for successful growth. In
this much-anticipated work, two renowned child psychologists synthesize a large
body of scientific literature on the concept of resilience, making it
palatable, understandable and, most important, practical. Dr. Robert Brooks and
Dr. Sam Goldstein not only explore why some kids are able to overcome
overwhelming obstacles while others become victims of early experiences and
environments, but also demonstrate how resilience must be applied to every
parenting practice to prepare our children for the challenges of today's
complicated, ever-changing world. They also explain how many parents, despite
the best intentions, unwittingly undermine their children's capacity for
resilience every day, and offer effective strategies for identifying and
eliminating these "negative scripts."; Raising Resilient Children is an engaging and wise work filled with vivid
anecdotes from both authors' own practices that will inspire parents and all
others concerned about our youth.
