Today’s kids have more stressors and fear triggers than ever, including constant exposure to social and other media, bullying, intense pressure to excel at everything, and more. In addition, modern society often sends the message that today’s kids are fragile. According to Jack Gindi, that is our biggest mistake. “Real resilience isn’t built by avoiding pain or by force and struggle,” he says. “It’s built by teaching kids how to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and grace.” This conviction led him to found the I Believe in Me program, which provides kids and parents with practical tools for building self-esteem, managing emotions, and setting achievable goals. Jack can discuss how his own troubled childhood—which included molestation—and his experiences as a father of four and grandfather of six led him to create this program. He can also share details about how to enable today’s kids to become more resilient. Contact Jack Gindi at (719) 751-8807; jgindi@rtirguests.com
