The Resilient Child

We all want our kids to be strong, confident, and able to handle life’s curveballs.

Join us for an engaging, down-to-earth session where Dr. Ginsburg will break down the 7 Cs of Resilience: competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping, and control—and show you simple ways to build those qualities in your child.

Event Details:
Title: The Resilient Child: Practical Strategies to Help Your Child Bounce Back and Thrive
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 8:00–9:30 PM EDT
Location: Live on Zoom

You’ll walk away with:

• Real tools to help your child handle the tough stuff
• Ideas for setting limits and showing love
• Ways to communicate about stress, anxiety, and emotions
• More confidence in yourself as a parent

Reserve your spot and bring a friend!

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg is a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. For more than 35 years, the theme that ties together his clinical practice, teaching, research, and advocacy efforts is building on the strength of teenagers by fostering their internal resilience. He works to translate the best of what is known from research and practice into practical approaches parents, professionals, and communities can use to build resilience.

He is the author of several acclaimed books published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, including Lighthouse Parenting: Raising Your Child With Loving Guidance for a Lifelong Bond, Congrats, You’re Having a Teen: Strengthen Your Family and Raise a Good Person, and Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings (4th Edition). A trusted voice on adolescent well-being, Dr. Ginsburg has appeared on CNN, NPR, The Today Show, and Good Morning America, offering parents science-based, heart-centered strategies to raise resilient, well-grounded young people.


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