Raising Resilience - by Tovah P Klein Phd (Hardcover)

About the Book

"An expert on child development and the author of How Toddlers Thrive presents a new approach for parents to help children and teens build resilience and flourish in an unpredictable world"--

Book Synopsis

USA Today Bestseller

Foreword by Amy Schumer

Child development expert and author of How Toddlers Thrive, Dr. Tovah Klein gives parents the practical parenting skills and confidence they need to help children and teens build resilience and flourish in an unpredictable world.

Whether it's national or global events affecting our sense of safety or stressors in our day-to-day lives, we are constantly confronted with situations that threaten the wellbeing of our children. Thankfully, there is good news that has not yet been reflected in the headlines: we can mitigate the effect of such rampant uncertainty by guiding our children to manage adversity, improve their emotional regulation, and become more resilient. The key is parental involvement.

Raising Resilience is a lifeline for every family contending with life's many stresses and traumas--from the most commonplace to the most devastating--including peer conflicts, divorce, family tensions, death, moving, academic struggles, and larger personal and national events. Through her years of experience and deep knowledge of child psychology, developmental psychologist Dr. Tovah Klein offers parents and caregivers five specific resources that children can develop, enabling them to face adversity, adjust, and thrive where they might otherwise falter or break down under pressure.

Dr. Klein has devoted her professional life to helping children flourish by supporting them to build the inner tools to deal with devastating events and everyday stressors. Using clinical data and building on evidence-based interventions to offset and heal from traumatic events, she shares a five-point plan with actionable strategies, illustrative stories, and conversation prompts so parents can guide their children to become resourceful, adaptive, and able to grow and flourish now and into the future.

Wise and hopeful, this essential guide empowers parents and caregivers with practical guidance for instilling in their children the emotional intelligence, cognitive flexibility, and social know-how they need to manage life's challenges and create a lasting capacity for meaningful, happy lives. Accessible, compassionate, and authoritative, Raising Resilience is a timely resource that shows parents how they can confidently build strong relationships with their children, foster a secure attachment parenting foundation, and raise them to be motivated, self-assured, and kind--all of which are qualities desperately needed in our ever-changing world.

Dr. Klein's evidence-based approach provides a five-point plan to help your family thrive:

• Building Resilience: Learn the five pillars every child needs to face adversity--from peer conflicts to global uncertainty--and flourish.
• Actionable Strategies: Put research into practice with illustrative stories, conversation prompts, and practical ways to be your child's anchor in any storm.
• Child Development Insights: Understand the psychology behind your child's behavior and how the parent-child relationship creates a protective effect against lasting harm.
• Confident Parenting: Move past your own fears and worries to become the steady, attuned parent your child needs to grow into a resourceful and self-assured person.

Review Quotes

"With relatable examples, sample scripts, and practical advice, Tovah gives modern parents confidence in nurturing their relationship with their kids at every stage. In a complex world, Raising Resilience made me feel ready to handle life's challenges and daily stress with simple language and greater understanding." - Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause: How To Take A Career Break For Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever
"The guidance is practical and empathetic, and the patient stories humanize discussions of the scientific literature on child development. This will be a boon for parents." - Publishers Weekly
"[Klein] is raising the bar with her new book, Raising Resilience... In it, she explores how parents can confidently build strong relationships with their children and raise them to be motivated, self-assured, and kind." - The Tamron Hall Show
"Klein is an academic and an extraordinary woman who writes about early childhood development and parenting... She's amazing and countless people feel the same way... Raising Resilience is fantastic." - Sarah Jessica Parker
"Few parenting books are grounded in the science and firsthand experience that informs Raising Resilience. Tovah Klein, PhD, is a trusted expert in childhood development and her depth of knowledge radiates in this book. She provides the understanding and guidance parents will relish through the ups and downs of raising children and teens." - Sian L. Beilock, president of Dartmouth and author of Choke
"In these uncertain times, there is no more important book than Raising Resilience. There is so much talk about resilience and what builds it, yet Dr. Klein cuts through the noise and brings the exact right expertise. Her research is both intuitive and mind-blowing. Raising Resilience is a must-read!" - Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play
"Researched and relatable, warm and wise, Raising Resilience is the book that parents and caregivers have been waiting for. Dr. Tovah Klein brilliantly translates decades of experience into a practical guide for raising adaptable children who can draw on internal and external resources to handle whatever comes their way. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, this book is for you." - Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
"More than ever, we need to teach our children how to be resilient. For three decades, Tovah Klein has been doing just this as she helps parents relate to their kids in accepting and nurturing ways. Raising Resilience will guide you in raising a child who feels secure in their relationship with you, knows how to navigate their own feelings, and not only adapts to challenges or traumas but also thrives after them." - Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, founder of Internal Family Systems and author of No Bad Parts
"Dr. Klein dives right into the areas where parents are lost or confused. With her decades of experience in teaching children, she lights the way for lives of greater resilience and fulfillment." - Lisa Miller, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain
"Becoming a parent for the first time at forty-eight was a dream fulfilled, shadowed by understandable fears and anxieties--and then, a global pandemic. Amidst this whirlwind, I am grateful to have met Tovah. In Raising Resilience, Tovah presents invaluable tools and cutting-edge research, shedding light on resilience with an unparalleled perspective in child development. This is an essential must-read for anyone who interacts with children." - Tamron Hall, Emmy Award-winning TV host, journalist, and bestselling author