{"product_id":"raising-resilience-christopher-willard-9781622038671","title":"Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn every spiritual tradition, we find teachings on the virtues and qualities that we most want to pass on to our kids--such as generosity, kindness, honesty, determination, and patience. Today, a growing body of research from neuroscience and social psychology supports these teachings, offering insights into cultivating these virtues in ourselves and in our families. \u003ci\u003eRaising Resilience\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide for parents and educators of children from preschool through adolescence, detailing ten universal principles for happy families and thriving children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBridging the latest science with Eastern wisdom to explore ourselves and share with our children, Dr. Christopher Willard offers a wealth of teachings on: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Getting through Giving--the many types of generosity we can model for kids, and the fascinating new findings on the power of giving \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Why Doing the Right Thing Is the Right Thing to Do--living in harmony with oneself, one's family, and one's community \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Less is More Parenting--how letting go of what's no longer necessary creates space, freedom, and the possibility for something new \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Building a Wiser Brain--three types of wisdom and how to steer kids' \"under-construction\" minds toward wise action \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Even the Buddha Had Helicopter Parents--releasing anxiety about over- or under-parenting and the desire for the \"perfect\" family \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The Buddha and the Marshmallow--patience in spirituality and science, including practices to strengthen patience in yourself and your children \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- What Sets Us Free--how truthfulness and honest behavior create safety and freedom for everyone \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Growing Up with a Grit and Growth Mindset--the best ways to encourage resilience and determination through reinforcing and rewarding the \"growth mindset\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The Kindness Contagion--cultivating lovingkindness, compassion, and empathy \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Finding Balance in a Broken World and Staying Steady through the Stress--how to abide life's inevitable ups and downs through the attitude of equanimity \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The practices in this book ultimately come together to help us build thriving, happy, and resilient families and communities, regardless of how we categorize them,\" writes Dr. Willard. \u003ci\u003eRaising Resilience\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible resource to help each one of us and our family members, \"evolve and grow into our best selves.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Willard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1622038673\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781622038671\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sounds True\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Christopher Willard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43979414765823,"sku":"9781622038671","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a51f1d3f-213b-4ab2-8800-adb116c94236.jpg?v=1683245415","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/raising-resilience-christopher-willard-9781622038671","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}