{"id":866,"date":"2026-06-11T15:22:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T23:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/opec\/?p=866"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T23:22:08","slug":"supporting-resilience-every-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/opec\/supporting-resilience-every-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Resilience Every Day\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our routines, relationships with other people, and perspectives on life all influence our wellbeing. When we share these parts of our lives with kids, we help them build resilience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resilience is how we adapt and respond to the present moment. It affects how we cope with day-to-day life and moments of crisis. Fortunately, kids build these skills every day. Read on for ideas for how we as caretakers can support them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help your child create positive connections with other people <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Secure relationships with adults help kids feel safe, understood, and cared for. These relationships also give kids multiple ways to seek help when they need it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can help your child create relationships with family members, teachers, coaches, neighbors, and the parents of their friends. A strong support network makes your child more resilient and can help you find the support you need as well! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help your child practice gratitude <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In challenging times and in joyful times, taking time to share what\u2019s going right helps us keep a positive view on life. Practicing gratitude with your child can help prevent feelings of being overwhelmed. It may make you feel better as well! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mealtime is a great opportunity to model sharing what went well in your day. With the very young kids in my preschool classes, I would often smile and say, \u201cI\u2019m happy I got to laugh with you today,\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m happy we saw birds in the park.\u201d Kids understand<\/a> that we are happy with them before they can say it back.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Space for Wonder <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kids are natural explorers. Wherever they go, they search for new experiences. This is why toddlers love the question \u201cwhy?\u201d and why babies put everything in their mouths! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When kids wonder about and explore the world around them, they practice mindfulness. We use mindfulness when we observe the present moment and accept it for what it is.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness is linked<\/a> to lower stress, management of emotions, focus, and empathy. When kids have time and space to explore, they build these skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some ideas for supporting wonder and mindfulness for kids: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n