We are equipping adults with the information and tools they need to raise resilient children by providing concrete tips and tools for everyday use. We focus on 7 topic areas research shows build protective resilience to life’s challenges: Hope, Relationships, Coping, Safety, Communication, Habits, Knowledge.
PRACTICES THAT CULTIVATE HOPE
Cultivate…HOPE with creative displays of waypower
A few months ago we explained in a post that people who have hope have both “willpower” and “waypower”. Waypower: The ability to see a…
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Cultivate Communication…About Suicide
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in adolescents and the 2nd for college aged students. Suicide is something we can talk with our…
Read MorePRACTICES THAT CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS
Cultivate…Relationships by Teaching Children to be Allies
The PTA’s motto is “Every Child, One Voice”. It means we speak and act in unity for the betterment of all children. If your child…
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Cultivate…SAFETY by learning what to do when your child is in crisis
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, so today we are going to learn from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) about recognizing the…
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Cultivate…KNOWLEDGE of Character Strengths
There are 24 research-based character strengths in the field of Positive Psychology. Research indicates that the ability to use one’s signature strengths is a key…
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Cultivate…COPING by teaching your child Upstairs and Downstairs Brain
A key component of teaching children resilience is explaining to them that both feelings and logical thoughts are important. As humans, we shouldn’t have to…
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Cultivate… HABITS by Connecting Loved Ones with Ongoing Mental Health Supports
Today, we will talk about the last step of the 5 Action Steps from #BeThe1To’s campaign for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – connecting our…
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