And could there be a formula for learning and teaching it?

I think so yes, and you certainly don’t need to be a mental health expert to do this. In fact – you may well be doing everything I describe already! See what you think when you read the piece I wrote this month for Voiceboks, parenting website and blog. In it I give my own definition of resilience, and some ideas about how to strengthen it.

And it’s not just for parents – we can all benefit from boosting our natural resilience!