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It feels like a reasonable thought to not want your kid to fail – To not want them to be disappointed.
BUT, that leaves us over-advising before and after their games, and trying to minimize their crushed spirits when they lose.
Since disappointment is an unavoidable emotion, it’s more helpful to teach our kids how to manage it rather than avoid it.
Listen to today’s episode to help you lower the stakes at your kids’ games and connect with them during failure.
By Tommy GearyIt feels like a reasonable thought to not want your kid to fail – To not want them to be disappointed.
BUT, that leaves us over-advising before and after their games, and trying to minimize their crushed spirits when they lose.
Since disappointment is an unavoidable emotion, it’s more helpful to teach our kids how to manage it rather than avoid it.
Listen to today’s episode to help you lower the stakes at your kids’ games and connect with them during failure.