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The Optimistic Child

Karen Reivich, Lisa Jaycox, Martin E.P. Seligman

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Fosters resilience against childhood depression.

"The Optimistic Child" might be the beacon you've been looking for to guide your children through today's tumultuous world. The author, leveraging his expertise on optimism, has crafted an insightful resource to help you as a parent or educator arm the younger generation with the mental tools to build their resilience, face challenges head-on, and grow into confident individuals. It's more than just a book; it's a heartfelt strategy for nurturing a powerful, positive mindset.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780395693803
Authors: Karen Reivich, Lisa Jaycox, Martin E.P. Seligman
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date of Publication: 1995-09-20
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Personal Development
Related Topics: Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 1325 readers)

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In the face of increasing levels of depression affecting American children, the author of the best-selling Learned Optimism teaches parents and educators how to instill optimism, resilience, and confidence in their youngsters. National ad/promo. Tour.
 

Fosters resilience against childhood depression.

"The Optimistic Child" might be the beacon you've been looking for to guide your children through today's tumultuous world. The author, leveraging his expertise on optimism, has crafted an insightful resource to help you as a parent or educator arm the younger generation with the mental tools to build their resilience, face challenges head-on, and grow into confident individuals. It's more than just a book; it's a heartfelt strategy for nurturing a powerful, positive mindset.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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