Aim. The issue of the mental resilience of children and young people has recently been widely analysed and discussed by various scientific bodies. The mental condition of the youngest generation appears to us in rather dark colours. Anxiety disorders and depression are increasing exponentially every year. Young people often speak of experiencing high levels of stress, insecurity, and lack of self-confidence. The relatively recent Covid-19 pandemic significantly worsened the psycho-social functioning of children and adolescents by marking them with forced isolation, feelings of loneliness and emptiness, excessive stress, and the experience of multiple losses. Researchers and specialist practitioners working in therapy practices on a daily basis are intensively looking for new solutions, and different ways to support and help the younger generation. Methods and materials. The topics of the presented article are about supporting children’s mental resilience. The following issues were theoretically analysed: the understanding of mental resilience in different scientific concepts – models of mental resilience, protective factors and risk factors for the healthy mental development of the child, characteristics of the mentally resilient child, and the importance of how the child is cared for. Results and conclusion. Much attention has been paid to emphasising the huge role of parents and carers in shaping and strengthening children’s mental resilience. Therefore, the final section of the article provides tips for parents and carers on how they can support resilience in their children.