Keys to Developing Tenacity and Resilience: Tips for Parents

Dr. Emily Mofield and Dr. Megan Parker Peters (Lipscomb University)

How can you help your child develop resilience to persevere in the face of setbacks?  How can you help your child develop a drive that will inspire them to sustain effort through difficulty?  Learn to cultivate tenacity and grit by helping children understand the role of emotions in their pursuits. In this session, tips and strategies will be shared for fostering perseverance and emotional intelligence based on the presenters’ research.