Dr. Tovah Klein | Director, Barnard Center for Toddler Development
- Dr. Tovah is the Director at Barnard Center for Toddler Development.
- She has spent her life researching children’s social and emotional development and parental influences on early development.
Podcast
Overview
Dr. Tovah Klein, a renowned child psychologist, emphasises the critical role of building resilience in children amidst trauma. She argues that resilience is not inherent but developed through strong, nurturing relationships and adaptive coping strategies. Klein’s upcoming book, “Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty,” aims to equip parents and educators with tools to foster this resilience, emphasising the importance of genuine optimism and hope. By understanding and supporting children’s emotional needs, Klein believes we can help them navigate adversity, ultimately transforming traumatic experiences into opportunities for growth and strength.
[01:36] – About Dr. Tovah Klein
- Dr. Tovah is the Director at Barnard Center for Toddler Development.
- She has spent her life researching children’s social and emotional development and parental influences on early development.
- She is the author of a book titled, “How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success.” Her upcoming book is titled, “Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty”.
- Dr. Tovah has been featured in media outlets like The New York Times and NPR.
[08:23] – Is there a difference in resilience between individuals who have experienced a one-shot trauma versus individuals who have experienced longstanding, insidious trauma?
- There isn’t necessarily a hierarchy of trauma, as individuals react differently based on various factors such as the nature of the trauma, their temperament, and the support they receive.
- However, the impact can be mitigated through factors like support, belief, and the ability to talk about the experience.
[26:24] – Did the children in your program express fear during the pandemic, and how did you address it?
- During the pandemic, children expressed fear more through behaviours like clinging to their parents, which required a delicate approach to separation during activities.
- The focus was on gradually connecting with them and building trust in the new environment.
[34:12] – Is optimism cultural, and is it always the right approach?
- Optimism can be influenced by culture, but genuine optimism is universal.
- It’s not about being overly cheerful but finding genuine hope even in difficult situations.
- Children can sense insincerity, so optimism needs to be authentic.
- While some cultures may view excessive optimism with scepticism, instilling hope and dreams in children is fundamental to their well-being, regardless of cultural differences.
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Profile
- Dr. Tovah is the Director at Barnard Center for Toddler Development.
- She has spent her life researching children’s social and emotional development and parental influences on early development.
- She is the author of a book titled, “How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success.” Her upcoming book is titled, “Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty”.
- Dr. Tovah has been featured in media outlets like The New York Times and NPR.
