The Brand Called You Building Resilience in Children Amidst Trauma | Dr. Tovah Klein | Director, Barnard Center for Toddler Development
Dr. Tovah Klein, a renowned child psychologist, emphasises the critical role of building resilience in children amidst trauma. She argues that resilience is not inherent but developed through strong, nurturing relationships and adaptive coping strategies. Klein's upcoming book, "Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty," aims to equip parents and educators with tools to foster this resilience, emphasising the importance of genuine optimism and hope. By understanding and supporting children's emotional needs, Klein believes we can help them navigate adversity, ultimately transforming traumatic experiences into opportunities for growth and strength.
[01:36] - About Dr. Tovah Klein
Dr. Tovah is the Director at Barnard Center for Toddler Development.
She has spent her life researching children's social and emotional development and parental influences on early development.
She is the author of a book titled, "How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success.” Her upcoming book is titled, "Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty".
Dr. Tovah has been featured in media outlets like The New York Times and NPR.