Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development Popular medicine & health Yet we still know relatively

Yet we still know relatively little about these captivating animals

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Case examples illustrate practical aspects of applying the strategies in real-world school and community settings

to build a picture of the major role influence plays in everyday life

Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development Popular medicine & health Yet we still know relativelyFrom a pioneering researcher, this book synthesizes the best current knowledge on resilience in children and adolescents. Ann S. Masten explores what allows certain individuals to thrive and adapt despite adverse circumstances, such as poverty, chronic family problems, or exposure to trauma. Coverage encompasses the neurobiology of resilience as well as the role of major contexts of development: families, schools, and culture. Identifying key