Doreen Nagle: Ability to bounce back moves kids forward

Teaching children to bounce back doesn't mean they shouldn't be allowed to have their feelings of frustration, hurt or anger. Instead, they should learn how to move through those feelings without becoming mired down in them. Help them get on with life by reminding them they have dreams they want to fulfill despite disappointments. Resiliency means developing a "feel the fear and do it anyway" attitude.

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Doreen Nagle is author of "But I Don't Feel Too Old To Be A Mommy" (HCI, $12.95). She welcomes your parenting tips and concerns at parentinginanutshell@joimail.com.

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