Childhood today is anything but stress-free. Kids face school tests, changing friendships, new environments, social pressure, illness, disappointments, and even bullying. They navigate uncertainty in a rapidly changing world and face challenges that often seem overwhelming. What helps them deal with all that emotional turbulence? Resilience. The root of the word resilience comes from the Latin verb resilire, [...]
Parenting today can feel like a constant balancing act. We love our kids so much that every instinct in us screams, “Step in!” when we see them hurting, failing, or facing something hard. Whether it’s a bad grade, a mean comment at school, or a missed shot in a basketball game, it’s tough to stand [...]
Raising resilient children is more than teaching them coping skills—it’s about shaping hearts and minds to face the world with faith, hope, and perseverance. In Romans 5:3-4, Paul reminds us that “suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” As Christian parents, the call is to ground children not just in emotional wisdom but in [...]
