Raising Resilience

“Researched and relatable, warm and wise, Raising Resilience is the book that parents and caregivers have been waiting for. Dr. Tovah Klein brilliantly translates decades of experience into a practical guide for raising adaptable children who can draw on internal and external resources to handle whatever comes their way. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, this book is for you.” – Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

“In these uncertain times, there is no more important book than Raising Resilience. There is so much talk about resilience and what builds it, yet Dr. Klein cuts through the noise and brings the exact right expertise. Her research is both intuitive and mind-blowing. Raising Resilience is a must-read!” – Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play

“More than ever, we need to teach our children how to be resilient. For three decades, Tovah Klein has been doing just this as she helps parents relate to their kids in accepting and nurturing ways. Raising Resilience will guide you in raising a child who feels secure in their relationship with you, knows how to navigate their own feelings, and not only adapts to challenges or traumas but also thrives after them.” – Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, founder of Internal Family Systems and author of No Bad Parts

“Dr. Klein dives right into the areas where parents are lost or confused. With her decades of experience in teaching children, she lights the way for lives of greater resilience and fulfillment.” – Lisa Miller, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain

“Few parenting books are grounded in the science and firsthand experience that informs Raising Resilience. Tovah Klein, PhD, is a trusted expert in childhood development and her depth of knowledge radiates in this book. She provides the understanding and guidance parents will relish through the ups and downs of raising children and teens.” – Sian L. Beilock, president of Dartmouth and author of Choke

“Becoming a parent for the first time at forty-eight was a dream fulfilled, shadowed by understandable fears and anxieties–and then, a global pandemic. Amidst this whirlwind, I am grateful to have met Tovah. In Raising Resilience, Tovah presents invaluable tools and cutting-edge research, shedding light on resilience with an unparalleled perspective in child development. This is an essential must-read for anyone who interacts with children.” – Tamron Hall, Emmy Award-winning TV host, journalist, and bestselling author

“With relatable examples, sample scripts, and practical advice, Tovah gives modern parents confidence in nurturing their relationship with their kids at every stage. In a complex world, Raising Resilience made me feel ready to handle life’s challenges and daily stress with simple language and greater understanding.” – Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause: How To Take A Career Break For Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever

“The guidance is practical and empathetic, and the patient stories humanize discussions of the scientific literature on child development. This will be a boon for parents.” – Publishers Weekly

”[Klein] is raising the bar with her new book, Raising Resilience… In it, she explores how parents can confidently build strong relationships with their children and raise them to be motivated, self-assured, and kind.” – The Tamron Hall Show

“Klein is an academic and an extraordinary woman who writes about early childhood development and parenting… She’s amazing and countless people feel the same way… Raising Resilience is fantastic.” – Sarah Jessica Parker

Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D. is a psychology professor at Barnard College, Columbia University; Director of the Center for Toddler Development; and author of How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success. In her roles as a researcher and professor and in direct care with parents and children for over thirty years, Klein has helped to define what every child needs to thrive, regardless of their life situations. Working worldwide with programs addressing the needs of children, she is highly sought after as a developmental expert on a range of timely topics and an advisor to children’s media and organizations, including National Geographic Kids, Apple TV+, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the Hunts Point Alliance for Children, Room to Grow, and Ubuntu Pathways South Africa. She lives in New York City with her family.