![]() Child: ‘I never have anyone to play with.’ Parent: ‘Sometimes it’s hard to find a friend, but last week you had a good time with Mary. Say things or use different words to make more positive sense out of a situation. Let your children hear how you make sense of a situation (hear your ‘self talk’) and share your positive thoughts with your children. What parents can do? Be a good role model The connection between what you think and how you feel, results in how you act. The ways that adults think about and talk about their experiences are very powerful in shaping a child’s beliefs about why success or failure might happen.Īn optimistic parent or educator, might say something like, ‘I was just thinking to myself that most of the time when you allow enough time and really try hard with your maths homework you get good results’, rather than ‘See, you never allow yourself enough time and you don’t try hard enough with your maths homework’. ![]() When children can say to themselves that they can do something they are more likely to succeed. The best way to foster an optimistic mindset in kids is to model it yourself. Kids frequently pick up the subtle and not-so-subtle ways the adults in their lives approach the world. ![]() Optimistic and pessimistic worldviews can be easily taught and passed on from parents to children. ‘Self talk’ is what we say to ourselves to explain the things that happen through the day. Practicing Optimism Talking with Your Children. As children grow and develop they need as many opportunities as possible to explore their world and experience success.Įvery time children achieve something they set out to do, they start to develop a belief that they can go on trying and have more successes. Other children may struggle to overcome difficulties, often expecting the worst to occur (making ‘mountains out of molehills’). Not for public display.Some children are born with a ‘sunny disposition’ and a natural ability that lends itself to dealing with challenges and solving problems. Permission to copy for single classroom use only.Įlectronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Tags: College, Success, Keys to Success, Advice, Major, Class, School, Exam, Tips, Teacher, Student, Learning, Assessment, Reading, PDF, Help, Ideas, Be Successful, Advance in life, Keeping Cool, Not stressing, Diet, Rest, Sleep, NOT over-stressing, Benefits, Kids, Optimistic, Way of Living, Long Life.Īll rights reserved by author. World of Worry, History, Doom and Gloom, Negative, Positive, Optimistic, Children, Points, Benefits, List, Ideas, Health, Parents, Research, Example, Physical, Emotional, Behaviour.ĭownload this digital document and keep it handy for when preparing your pupils for their next big exam.Īs always, please feel free to ask ANY and ALL questions before downloading. Whether you are a parent, educator, or anyone who cares about the well-being of children, this document is an invaluable resource that will help you understand the power of optimism and how you can help children cultivate this essential life skill. The document is three pages (excluding front cover) long and is based on research that supports the idea that optimism can have a profound impact on children's lives. This digital document explores the benefits of optimism for kids and highlights five key advantages that come with having a positive outlook in life.
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