Building Resilience in Children and Teens

Giving Kids Roots and Wings

Kenneth R Ginsburg MD, MS Ed, FAAP, Martha M Jablow

• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Year: 2020
• eBook ISBN:
  9781610023863
• Edition: 4

Equip kids to thrive in today's challenging world with this trusted guide to building resilience. This edition includes new information about how strength-based relationships are critical to healthy development, especially for children who have endured toxic stress, adverse childhood events or experiences (ACEs), or trauma. Dr. Ginsburg outlines his seven crucial "Cs"—competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping, and control—and teaches moms and dads how to incorporate these concepts into their parenting. Building Resilience in Children and Teens also presents detailed coping strategies to help children and teenagers deal with the stresses of academic pressure, high achievement standards, media messages, peer pressure, or family tension. This practical resource will help you:

• Understand the core components of resilience and how they impact children's lives.
• Develop effective communication strategies to foster connection and trust.
• Equip children with the skills to navigate challenges, manage stress, and make wise decisions.
• Create a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes emotional well-being.

This insightful guide is for parents, educators, and youth-serving professionals seeking to empower children and teens to thrive in the face of adversity. Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MS Ed, FAAP, is a leading expert in pediatrics and adolescent medicine.

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Part 1: Be the Kind of Parent With Long-standing Influence
• Part 2: Resilience and Stress
• Part 3: Competence and Confidence
• Part 4: Connection
• Part 5: Character and Contribution
• Part 6: Coping
• Part 7: Control
• Part 8: When Resilience Is Challenged
• Part 9: Especially for Communities
• Parting Thoughts
• Index
• Back Cover