Raising a resilient child is an important task for any parent. Resilience, or grit, is the ability to bounce back from adversity and to continue pursuing goals despite challenges and setbacks. Teaching your child how to be resilient can help them develop the skills they need to overcome obstacles and to succeed in life.

One of the key strategies for teaching grit is to encourage your child to take on challenges and to persevere even when things get difficult. This can be as simple as encouraging your child to try new activities or to take on projects that are slightly outside of their comfort zone. By doing this, you can help your child develop the ability to handle challenges and to stay focused on their goals.

Another important strategy for teaching resilience is to help your child develop a growth mindset. This means teaching them that their abilities are not fixed, but can be developed through effort and learning. Encourage your child to see mistakes and setbacks as opportunities for growth, rather than as failures. Help them understand that it's okay to make mistakes and that learning from those mistakes is an important part of the process.

In the Raising Resilience™ program, which is a monthly subscription designed to help teach kids positive mental health skills, we cover all of these topics.

In addition to encouraging your child to take on challenges and to develop a growth mindset, there are several other things you can do to help them become more resilient. Here are a few tips and strategies:

• Teach your child how to problem-solve: Help your child learn how to break down problems into smaller, more manageable pieces. This can make it easier for them to tackle challenges and to find solutions. 
• Help your child develop a support network: Encourage your child to build relationships with friends, family, and other supportive adults who can help them when they are facing challenges.
• Encourage your child to be self-reliant: Help your child learn how to take care of themselves and to be independent. This can include teaching them basic life skills, such as how to cook, clean, and manage their time.
• Encourage your child to be proactive: Help your child learn how to take the initiative and to be proactive in pursuing their goals. This can include setting goals, making plans, and taking action to achieve those goals.
• Help your child learn how to cope with stress: Teach your child healthy ways to manage stress and anxiety, such as through deep breathing, exercise, or other relaxation techniques.

By teaching your child these skills and strategies, you can help them become more resilient and better able to handle the challenges they will face in life. With grit and determination, your child can learn to overcome obstacles and to achieve their goals.