How to help kids develop the confidence to try new things
Trying new things is difficult for many children, whether a different food, activity or skill. They like what they know, and they know what they like. Here's how to help.
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Trying new things is difficult for many children, whether a different food, activity or skill. They like what they know, and they know what they like. Here's how to help.
One might hope that children's capacity for boredom would be matched by an appetite for all things new -- if only parenting were so easy. Trying new things is difficult
Among the many devastating, long-term impacts of COVID-19, the pandemic delivered a one-two punch preventing many children from developing independence and taking on more responsibility.
After the pandemic, there is a social catching up to do. Parents should help their children make friends and rebuild connections and interactions with these expert-approved strategies.
The past few pandemic years have not made for ideal circumstances for our children to make or deepen friendships.