Helping our Kids Cope with Disappointment
Watching your child struggle with disappointment isn’t easy. It’s uncomfortable for parents, sometimes even agonizing. But instead of rushing in and fixing it we can empower your child to navigate disappointment well.
In this episode you’ll hear:
Why it’s important for kids to experience disappointment
What it means to empathize with our child
The questions we can ask so our child doesn't stay stuck
Key Points:
When we set appropriate expectations for others, then we're far less likely to be disappointed by them.
It can be really empowering to be disappointed or not get what you think you deserve.
It may take time for our kids to see the big picture. Often a “no” to one thing is a “yes” to an even better thing.
Just because you lost, doesn't make you a loser. Just because you failed, doesn't make you a failure.
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