Role model optimism in the home
Being optimistic naturally will show your child how to be happy and healthy in their own world. It helps if you’re able to promote a sense of happiness when you’re at home with your child. Make an effort to flip the conversation, or bring out some activities to make them engaged. Show them how proud you are of what they’re doing and how well they’re doing.
Have a list of backup activities to use when your child is stressed
Something to push your child away from negative feelings is by changing the conversation. Take your child away from these situations and then set up a fun and engaging activity to take their mind away from what’s happening. Use these to keep your child focused and slowly learn how to manage their emotions in a comfortable environment.
Work with your child to solve problems
If your child is able to solve issues as they happen they’re more likely to have a better frame of mind when bad things crop up. Whether they happen in school, or if your child is trying to work on some school work they’re finding difficult, knowing how to manage these issues in real time will give your child the confidence to succeed. Provide your child with a range of scenarios where a problem could occur and guide them through the process as they grow.
K Elizabeth xoxox
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