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10 Things You Should Do Now So Your Kids Know How to Deal with Failure
One of the first real contests that my daughter participated in was a math contest in kindergarten.
Right in the middle of the timed elimination round she had to go potty.
Weeks after this incident, my daughter gingerly confided in me - she faked the need to go potty because she was worried about the timed round.
It broke my heart.
I've been trying to focus on the "participation, not winning" mantra forever.
And yet there we were...
Fear of failure starts early. It's inherent. And it spares nobody.
Think about it. We've all heard the old adage failure is the stepping stone to success. But honestly, how many of us can truthfully say we don't cringe at the thought of failure?
How can we teach our kidsto effectively dealwithfailure, then?
Jill Richardson has an article for us today with a few great tips. These are probably just the tip of the iceberg, but it's a very good place to start. The few minutes you spend reading these research-backed practical tips might well be the best spent minutes of your day today! Check it out -
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Alright, that's it for today. Until next time, go be thebestparent, andthebestperson you can be!
Talk soon, Sumitha
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Our featured masterclass this week is the Managing Our Triggers Masterclass with Dr. Carla Naumburg based on the book How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent.