The key to combating exhaustion, stress, and even illness is to start practicing the skills of resilience together, as a family. “Resilience” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.” People who are resilient handle setbacks or transitions more easily than those who aren’t. Families that are resilient have the flexibility to adapt to new situations and meet new challenges. And while some of “resilience” has been proven to be genetic, most of it is actually up to you. You can practice your “resilience” muscles just like you would exercise any other part of your body. And you can start today! Here are three strategies to start building more resilience into your family life.