It is hard for children to try something new when they are afraid of failing. Teaching your child that it is okay to make mistakes can provide your child the opportunity to try a new challenge and build their confidence. Helping your child to understand that it is the effort they put in to trying something new or different that is important rather than the final result. Encourage your child to change their self-talk from “I can’t do that, I quit” to “I can’t do that YET – but with practice I’ll get there”.

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