Resilient - Building Blocks for Resilience for baby to 2 years old.
Resilient - It provides parents and caregivers with information and activities to help you build resilient and confident children from early as birth to 2 years. Information and advice is only as guidance as all children develop at their own pace.
Your relationship with your baby forms from birth and plays an important role in their healthy brain development. Each stage of their develop you as the caregiver you help them to lean how to handle stress, cope with conflict and problem solving. Learning those skills will nurture their positive mental wellbeing and be resilient.
What is resilient?
Being able to bounce back from serious challenges and struggles. It is something we work on throughout our lives. children who grow up to be are more resilient tend to have better relationships, do better at school, and are less likely to suffer from depression.
What are the building blocks for resilient
Building positive attachment
communication & language
social & emotional development
Learning through play
culture & community connections
Brain development & Mental wellbeing
Warm and positive experiences help children develop secure attachment with you which allows them to see the world as a safe place.
When you sing, play, talk and take care of them, their brain responds in a positive way. This creates connections that you will help them learn to communicate, cope with big emotions, handle disagreements, socialise and understand the worlds around them.
These positive experiences help to support a lifetime of positive mental and physical wellbeing as the grow.
Activities with your child
Be sensitive - observe how your child responds to an activity, if they are bored, scared or frustrated move to something different.
Have fun - if they are laughing, smiling or engaged, you are doing great!
Be present - Put all your electronic devices away and get involved in their play
Resilient Parent or Caregiver
This can be a time of joy and excitement, but also time of change and adjustment. You may experience stress caused by stressors that come with raising a child.
Tips for being resilient parent
Ask for help - reach out to health professionals, community programmes, family and friends.
Sleep - Nap or sleep when your baby naps. Short period of sleep will help you regain your energy.
Be active - Get fresh air and exercise - this may help you relax and relieve stress.
Eat well - Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit. Also drink lots of water to keep you hydrated and healthy.
Calm - Babies will respond to how you are feeling. If you stay calm that will help your baby calm down faster because they feel safe, secure and loved.
Breathe - When feeling overwhelmed, breathe in for a count of 5 and breathe out for a count of 5. Continue breathing this way for 5 or 6 breaths
Learn - Get to know your baby and their development.