Children must deal with difficulties from minor disappointments like losing a game or earning a poor grade, to significant emotional upset stemming from traumatic experiences such as the death of a parent, abuse, or neglect. Psychologists use the term resilience to describe an individual's ability to adapt successfully to challenging events. Reading this book with your child can be a way to teach resiliency, self-confidence, and self-control and help you discuss common challenges your child may be facing at home or at school. A "Note to Parents" by Elizabeth McCallum, PhD., which provides more information about resilience, and guidelines for building resilience in children. Ages 4-8
