Raising resilient children : 7 steps to help children thrive in the classroom and beyond /
Raising resilient children : seven steps to help children thrive in the classroom and beyond
Gavin McCormack
- Australia : Simon & Schuster 2025.
Contents :-- Step 1. Modelling the behaviour you wish to see -- Step 2. Skills over scores -- five essential skills every child needs -- Step 3. Redefining educational success -- what constitutes a 'good education'? -- Step 4. The neuroscience of learning -- how children learn -- Step 5. Learning with purpose -- making learning real -- Step 6. Connection before curriculum -- Step 7. Trust is key.
"A life-changing 7-step program for parents who are struggling to help their kids navigate today's complex world, written by one of Australia's most influential teachers. As school refusal, mental health struggles and social challenges in the playground continue to rise, trailblazing teacher Gavin McCormack is redefining what it means to receive a `good education'. They say it takes a village to raise a child. Gavin's transformative methods can be used by parents, carers and educators alike. He highlights the power of modelling positive behaviour and prioritising essential life skills over academic scores, helping children build resilience, develop emotional intelligence, and thrive beyond traditional measures of success. Drawing on the latest neuroscience of learning and years of teaching experience in mainstream and Montessori schools, he offers practical strategies that will help children navigate life's challenges, learn with passion and grow into capable, confident and compassionate human beings. Gavin believes when children are given independence, the right tools, and the encouragement to build on their strengths, their potential is limitless."
9781761429804
Child rearing Parenting Effective teaching Mental health education