The Resilience Backpack
About this ebook
The Resilience Backpack: 10 Tools Every Kid Needs to Bounce Back & Laugh Loudly launches the bestselling Life-Skills Backpack Series. Whether you skim the e-book on your lunch break or listen in the car, each fast-moving chapter gives you a science-backed tool you can teach to children in minutes and weave into daily life.
What You’ll Master—Then Pass On
-Trampoline Brain – growth-mindset scripts that flip “I can’t” into “I’m learning.”
-Emotion Surfboard – a 3-step POP routine to ride waves of anger, worry, or sadness.
-Problem-Solving Compass – flexible-thinking games that turn obstacles into quests.
-Grit Gears – micro-habit hacks that stick without lectures or nagging.
-Digital Force-Field – a kid-created screen plan that protects sleep and sanity.
-Kindness Boomerang, Friendship Walkie-Talkie, Purpose Rocket, and more—each tool delivered through a short story, a step-by-step practice, and a “Try-It-Today” activity.
Why Busy Adults Love This Guide
-Plug-and-play lessons—no psychology degree needed; follow the prompts and teach on the spot.
-Instantly actionable—five-minute games, discussion starters, and classroom hacks fit any schedule.
-Evidence-informed, plain language—Harvard, APA, and AAP research translated into emoji mood meters and laugh-out-loud volcano mishaps.
-Dual audience—aligns with SEL standards for educators, doubles as dinner-table routines for families.
Perfect For
-Parents who want a practical, upbeat roadmap to raise confident, optimistic kids.
-Teachers, school counselors, and homeschoolers hunting for fresh, research-backed SEL activities.
-Kids ages 5-13 who need help turning everyday bumps—missed goals, friendship drama, homework hiccups—into springboards for growth.
Swap setbacks for superpowers, fuel optimism, and launch a Purpose Rocket that connects today’s chores to tomorrow’s dreams. Add The Resilience Backpack to your library today and start packing bounce-back skills you’ll use for life.
About the author
Jules Peck is a writer, educator, and resilience enthusiast who believes every child deserves tools to bounce back and thrive. Jules received his double honours in psychology from the University of South Africa. With a background in child development and a lifelong love of storytelling, Jules combines practical strategies with playful energy to help kids (and grownups) navigate life’s ups and downs with humor and heart. When not writing, Jules can be found building elaborate pillow forts, misplacing coffee mugs, and championing curiosity wherever it shows up.
Nettie Ayne is an illustrator and visual storyteller known for creating expressive, imaginative artwork that connects with kids of all ages. Whether it’s doodling in the margins or dreaming up entire worlds, Nettie brings stories to life with warmth, whimsy, and a dash of unexpected joy. She spends most of her days surrounded by sketchbooks, tea, and one very opinionated cat.
