Life doesn’t always go smoothly. We all have set backs and upsets in our lives, and no more so than during lock down and COVID 19. To be able to deal with them well requires resilience and that depends on good self-esteem and emotional intelligence. We want our children to have the ability to bounce back from adversity; to pick themselves up and have another go. Parents play a vital part in building strong self-esteem and resilience in their children.

This Ebook looks at research into the importance of self-esteem, growth mindset and emotional intelligence. It gives parents skills to improve their children’s self-confidence, build a growth mindset and develop resilience. It covers specific skills to encourage the children to deal constructively with challenges and pick themselves up again after set backs.