Overcoming fear and shyness. Objecting to injustice. Admitting your mistakes. These are bold acts which we can perform every day. How do we become fearless in everyday life?
Courage is a bit like tightrope walking. You need to find a perfect balance to avoid dangerous bravado as well as falling into the precipice of excessive caution. This is why it’s worth teaching children how to behave in a given situation. And how to take responsibility for one’s own actions.
Mental resilience is like a shield that protects us against the surprises of the outside world. It turns problems into challenges. How to build and support mental resilience in children?
“If you can dream it, you can do it”, said Walt Disney. What do children dream about? And what do they need dreams for, anyway?