Instilling Resilience and Optimism In Your Child During Uncertain Times

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Childhood isn’t always worry-free. Children may have to deal with issues like bullying, low self-esteem and other struggles. Adding to that, the uncertainties of growing up in the complexity of … Continued

Childhood isn’t always worry-free. Children may have to deal with issues like bullying, low self-esteem and other struggles. Adding to that, the uncertainties of growing up in the complexity of the COVID-19 pandemic can be a challenge. The ability to persevere through these challenges arises from resilience and optimism, which are skills that can be learnt. It supports children’s ability to adapt well to adversities and stress. How do we instil these values in children amidst the uncertainty? We share more in this article by Matthew Scott, Vice Principal of Middleton International School.