HANDLING DISAPPOINTMENT IN KIDS…HOW CAN WE HELP THEM? #starlingschool

Watching your child suffer when things don’t go their way may be painful to watch but its all part of growing up.  No matter how old your child may be, he/she will encounter different disappointing episodes. We need to teach them how to bounce back so they don’t become overwhelmed and not be able to handle future occurrence or worst case scenario; suffer depression.

So, teach your children how to be calm when there is any unfortunate situation. Let them know that they can actually talk to you when they are hurt.

Teach your kids how to say positive words to themselves. Keep telling them that they will survive any disappointment and will achieve anything they set out to do if they keep trying.

 Show them love and let them know that you love them regardless of their setbacks.

And finally, show them how to see disappointments as opportunities to grow and improve on themselves.