parenting www.womanthismonth.com January 2023 55 Parents of perfectionist kids have a big role in helping their children. These few steps can reap great results: 1- Be mindful of how you react to your child’s mistakes. Do you signal your disappointment in your body language or in what you say to them? To help them approach difficult problems the best thing to do is reminding them that you’re there to support them. 2- Pay attention to how you praise your child. Specific, process-oriented praise reminds children that mistakes are an opportunity to learn, rather than a sign of failure. When a child works on a puzzle, instead of saying, “You’re so smart,” try saying, “I love how you tried so many different combinations of pieces!” Not only is this much more specific, it also refers to the process of problem-solving. Praising intelligence, on the other hand, can lead children to believe that their success hinges on a trait. When they eventually fail (and they will, for sure!), their failure will threaten their view of themselves as smart. They’ll be less likely to take on challenges and less likely to persevere when a task is difficult. 3- Remind your child that your love for them is unconditional. This is especially important for children whose perfectionism is externally driven. They may need reminders that even if they don’t do well, you’ll still love them. It is a wonderful thing to have children who can set higher standards and goals for themselves in order to achieve success, the only problem that arises is when these goals are unrealistic. Happy parenting! January 2023 55 www.bahrainthismonth.com/gallery bystander President’s Run Under the patronage of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the Annual AUBH President’s Run was held in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs. The event aims to promote youth empowerment through the teaching of valuable life lessons through sportsmanship.
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