Parenting Anxious Children: Encourage Your Child to Face their Fears

by Rachel Weinstock, Ph.D., Fellow, Resilience Across Borders Blog Post

Parenting a child with anxiety can be difficult, and it’s natural to want to ease your child’s discomfort in the moment. However, parental accommodations only strengthen your child’s anxiety. Fortunately, ... Read more

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Using “Special Time” to Connect with your Child and Improve their Behavior

by Lindsay Myerberg, Ph.D., Fellow, Resilience Across Borders Blog Post

It may feel difficult to focus on improving your relationship when you’re already trapped in a negative cycle. An easy place to start is by setting up a daily routine ... Read more

Resilience Across Borders Earns a Three-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

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Resilience Across Borders is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Three-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates Resilience Across ... Read more

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Talking to Kids about Illness and Death

by Dr. Dana Kornfeld, Board member, Resilience Across Borders Blog Post

Illness and death are a natural part of life, but many parents struggle with how to broach these difficult subjects. Dr. Dana Kornfeld offers advice for parents based on her ... Read more

Resilience Across Borders’ Latest Research Published in Peer-Reviewed Journal

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Resilience Builder Program® improved students’ resilience and academic engagement Silver Spring, MD, March 21, 2022 – Resilience Across Borders, in collaboration with Catholic University’s Psychology Department and Alvord, Baker, & ... Read more

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Understanding and Honoring Grief this Holiday Season

by Dr. Anne Hayes, Advisory Council member, Resilience Across Borders Blog Post

These past two years have brought unprecedented loss. While the grief process can seem unbearable, it is possible to lighten the burden.

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How can I ease my child’s holiday gathering anxiety? Q&A with Dr. Maria Zimmitti

by Maria Zimmitti, Ph.D., Board member, Resilience Across Borders Blog Post

Learn how you can help ease your child’s anxiety so they can more fully enjoy time together this holiday season.

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How to Foster Resilience through Social Connection and Gratitude

by Alexis Stokes, Clinical Research Assistant, Resilience Across Borders Blog Post

Learn how healthy relationships improve our resilience and get practical tips for helping kids navigate friendships, feel connected, and express gratitude.

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Three Ways to Help Kids As They Start (Another) Uncertain School Year

by Phyllis Fagell, Member, Resilience Across Borders Advisory Council Blog Post

Whether or not they say it out loud, many kids are apprehensive about starting school. On top of the normal anxiety, they’re processing pandemic-related concerns. Whether your child is full ... Read more