Introduction: family is the factor that influences the growth of children in a family. Stunting is a condition that must be of special concern because it can resistor the physical development and mental of children. The family's role and function in increasing family resilience is very needed in the compliance nutritional status of children under five. Objectives: The aim of this study was to see the relationship between family resilience and the incidence of stunting in children. Methods: This study used a literature review method, and the literature search procedure was conducted using databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar. Keywords included "family resilience," "family role," "family function," "stunting," "malnutrition," and "food security." Inclusion criteria covered peer- reviewed quantitative studies (cross-sectional, case-control, cohort) published between 2016–2021 in English or Indonesian, with full-text availability. Exclusion criteria included non-full-text articles, narrative reviews, case reports, and unrelated topics. Results: Results 8 journals sorted by research topic. 2 journals discuss the role of family and family support on nutritional status related to stunting and 6 journals discuss food security related to stunting. The findings indicate that multiple aspects of family resilience, including family roles, food security, parenting, and dietary diversity, play a crucial role in preventing stunting. Conclusions: From this study it was concluded that there was a relationship between family resilience with stunting in children.