Psychology Update — 7 Steps to Teach Your Kids to Look Up When They Feel Down

Posted October 5th, 2020 by David Berg & filed under Psychology Update.

TITLE

7 Steps to Teach Your Kids to Look Up When They Feel Down

DESCRIPTION

This is a straight forward article that provides direct advice to parents about teaching children how to be resilient. The article is provided by the American Psychological Association to the National PTA site. “All kids have cloudy days, but some get through them more easily than others. Although some people are naturally resilient, the ability to bounce back can be learned.” The article provides information on the seven steps to help children. In reality, this is good advice for all.

SOURCE

Our Children (National PTA’S Unique Voice For Parents, from the American Psychological Association, October 28, 2019

LINK TO RESOURCE

https://ptaourchildren.org/support-your-childrens-mental-health/

(Tiny URL) https://tinyurl.com/yc5jrz87

CLASS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

•What is resilience?

•What are the 7 steps recommended?

•How can these same steps be applied to everyday life for adolescents, college students, and adults?