Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Impatience, Perfectionism, Fear of Failure
Jul 23, 2018
A mother seeks advice on supporting her highly gifted daughter who struggles with impatience and perfectionism. The podcast discusses the parental role in helping children face challenges and emotions, highlighting the importance of fostering resilience and self-trust.
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Let Children Own Their Struggles
- Normalize and allow your child to feel uncomfortable without fixing or rescuing them.
- Support their presence in the struggle so the accomplishment belongs to them.
Children Mirror Parental Comfort
- Children look to parents to know if a situation is safe and acceptable.
- Parents must demonstrate comfort with feelings rather than merely telling the child it is okay.
Check Your Own Feelings First
- Examine your own discomfort and fears before intervening in your child's struggle.
- Stay present and calm so you can offer steady permission for the child to feel and work through emotions.