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Kids don't come with an instruction manual, but there are a number of basic principles you can keep in mind to help build their self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience. Best of all, these principles are not complicated. In the following audio segments, Dr. Robert Brooks and Dr. Sam Goldstein describe some of these principles and how to put them into practice.

Based on The Raising Resilient Children Syndicated Minute.

1. The Toolbox of Resilience

   Resilience helps children overcome the problems they face.

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2. What is Resilience?

   Help your kids develop resilience, the capacity to cope and feel competent.

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3. Dealing With Mistakes

   Kids with a "resilient mindset" view mistakes as opportunities for learning.

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4. Through the Eyes of Our Children

   Empathy, the ability to take in another's perspective, is the starting point for good parenting.

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5. Islands of Competence

   Resilient kids recognize and build on their strengths and abilities.

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Check back as we add more selections from the 60 Seconds to Better Parenting series.

Authors: Robert Brooks, Ph.D. & Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.

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