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When losing feels like the end of the world
Board games, sports, even a race to the car – if your child can’t handle losing, you have seen how quickly things can fall apart.
Between the accusations of cheating and the refusal to keep playing, it can take all the fun out of games and friendly competition.
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In this Q&A, I talk about why some kids struggle more with losing than others and how to help them build tolerance without shaming them for having big feelings about it.
Warm wishes,
Dr. Eileen
P.S. If your child struggles with losing, this episode of Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic might be a good one to listen to together – a 10-year-old asks about getting upset when he loses a game. Listen here →
Dr. Friendtastic for Parents is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
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By Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhDBoard games, sports, even a race to the car – if your child can’t handle losing, you have seen how quickly things can fall apart.
Between the accusations of cheating and the refusal to keep playing, it can take all the fun out of games and friendly competition.
Dr. Friendtastic for Parents is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
In this Q&A, I talk about why some kids struggle more with losing than others and how to help them build tolerance without shaming them for having big feelings about it.
Warm wishes,
Dr. Eileen
P.S. If your child struggles with losing, this episode of Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic might be a good one to listen to together – a 10-year-old asks about getting upset when he loses a game. Listen here →
Dr. Friendtastic for Parents is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.