Resilience is the ability to “bounce back” from adversity. Resilient people still feel pain, sadness, or anger — but they are able to cope with and manage these feelings while continuing on with their lives. For children, resilience is an especially important skill. It: Helps them adapt to a new classroom or school Buffers them against bullying Promotes more favourable outcomes when home or family environments are stressful 10 Tips for Building Resilience in Children and Teen