Reem’s Reviews > How Children Thrive: The Practical Science of Raising Independent, Resilient, and Happy Kids > Status Update

Watching development unfold requires patience and more patience... The same goes for reading, writing, soccer, dance, or any other skill. We teach what we can when we see an opportunity. At the same time, we can’t force development to progress any more quickly than it wants. Resiliency builds from early success and success itself relies on appropriate childhood expectations along the way.

Stay warm but firm, confident as a parent but not an indulgent friend; prioritise play; and remain emotionally available yet clear-sighted in limit setting. These are proven steps to cultivating a child’s happiness, independence, and resilience. “