Emotionally resilient kids are also more likely to take healthy risks and solve problems independently, adds Dr. Monika Roots, a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Madison. Usef ...

In the beginning, keep practices short and simple. Coping should not be a huge chore ... Since Sally feels most afraid and nervous when she is around other kids, she practices her deep breathing ...

So how do we know if something is a helpful coping skill or a harmful fix-it if they both help children feel less anxious? The best way to figure out if something is a coping skill or a fix-it is to ...

By helping them develop these skills early ... options for coping with life’s pressures. Simple coping techniques are ...

New data on kids and their school performance, states of mind and skills is sobering. Youth are losing ground with academics, and they are bullied, anxious and lack coping skills. Statistically ...