Sunday, July 28, 2024
Balance negativity by pointing out the positive
Is your child a "glass half-empty" kind of kid? Some people are more pessimistic than others by nature. But that doesn't mean you can't help your child recognize the sunnier side of life. Remind your elementary schooler of past good times and successes. And if you hear "I'll never understand this!" sit down and offer support as your child figures it out. Show that your child can solve "impossible" problems by continuing to try.