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Raising Resilient Children

7 steps to help children thrive in the classroom and beyond

About The Book

A must-read for every parent, carer and educator as school refusal, mental health struggles and social challenges continue to rise. Trailblazing teacher Gavin McCormack’s transformative 7-step program helps children build resilience and thrive beyond traditional measures of success.

Gavin believes when children are given independence, the right tools, and the encouragement to build on their strengths, their potential is limitless. His ground-breaking guide redefines what it means to receive a ‘good education’ by highlighting the power of modelling positive behaviour and prioritising essential life skills over academic scores. Drawing on the latest neuroscience of learning and years of teaching experience in mainstream and Montessori schools, he offers practical strategies that will help children navigate life's challenges, learn with passion and grow into capable, confident and compassionate human beings.

About The Author

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Gavin McCormack is a co-founder of Upschool.co, a platform that empowers students to learn entrepreneurship skills that have real impact. With more than 20 years of experience as a Montessori-trained educator, he has taught in multiple countries and developed a passion for innovative educational practices. Gavin is the Montessori Australia Ambassador, a TEDx speaker, and the best-selling author of children's books and a guide for parents on Montessori education. He has built schools, libraries, and teacher training centres in Nepal and has been recognised as one of the top ten most influential global educators from 2019 to 2024 and recently won the Outstanding Global Contribution to Education Award for 2024 at the GESS Awards in Dubai.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia (September 18, 2025)
  • Length: 352 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781761429804

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