The Top Skill for Raising Resilient Kids, According to Experts.

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The Top Skill for Raising Resilient Kids, According to Experts.
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Parenting expert and neuropsychologist Taryn Marie Stejskal suggests that the key to raising resilient children is to teach them how to "worry well." Instead of removing worry from their lives, parents should give children tools to manage anxiety and fear. Stejskal recommends setting aside time for "worry sessions," creating a worry box or jar, imagining worst and best-case scenarios, and reinforcing positive outcomes. By doing so, children can learn to manage their worries and become more confident and resilient.

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