Halloween

A perspective on scary decorations… and resilience http://www.scarymommy.com/scary-halloween-decorations/?utm_source=FB    

How do you set safe rules and limits but also encourage kids to be brave and confident?: https://offspring.lifehacker.com/what-to-say-to-kids-instead-of-be-careful-1816590594    

Some helpful tips on important values to teach your kids: https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/want-to-raise-mentally-strong-kids-do-these-3-thin.html  

A look at the research to date: Maximizing chilren’s resilience

On the importance of teaching kids a growth mindset   Teens Benefit From a Growth Mindset (Hard Work Matters)  

This author offers some tips on encouraging resilience and independence in your kids:   http://honey.nine.com.au/2017/03/15/12/18/mums-parenting-resilience-children

An updated on the efforts to understand resilience: http://www.newyorker.com/science/maria-konnikova/the-secret-formula-for-resilience  

According to a new study out of Sussex University, having just one good friend can be enough to help teenagers from tough backgrounds overcome their problems: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3138496/One-BFF-need-Study-finds-teenagers-benefit-having-one-close-friend-big-gang.html