Raising Resilient Children
For a Hopeful Future
The Big Hope Project's reading group for parents raising resilient, justice-oriented kids. Build community, learn the science & refuse despair.
Do you lie awake worrying about the world your children will inherit? You're not alone. Between climate uncertainty, political polarization, rising authoritarianism, and rapid technological change, it's hard not to feel afraid for our kids. But fear alone doesn't protect them—and it can paralyze us from giving them what they actually need.
This 12-month reading group (convened by the Big Hope Project) is an act of defiance against despair. It brings together parents who refuse to let anxiety be the defining feature of our children's childhoods, who want to raise kids who are both emotionally secure and equipped to work for positive change. We believe that raising resilient, justice-oriented children is itself a form of resistance—and that we do this work better together than alone.
We'll explore the science of resilience, learn how children process difficult emotions and world events, and discover practical strategies for creating the stability kids need to thrive even in uncertain times. We'll also read about trauma-informed parenting, learn how to talk honestly with children about racism and climate change without overwhelming them, understand the difference between empathy and action, and build the community connections that protect children's mental health.
This isn't about retreating into our homes or pretending everything is fine. It's about equipping ourselves and our children to face what's coming with courage, compassion, and agency. It's about finding our people—other parents who share our values and our commitment to raising kids who can help build a better world.
Because our children are watching how we respond to hard times. Let's show them that when things get scary, we come together, we learn, we support each other, and we act.
RSVP for the first online & in-person session here.
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