Title: Perfectionism in kids: How to help your child - Mindful Little Minds
Headings: Perfectionism in kids: How to help your child
Perfectionism in kids: How to help your child
What does perfectionism in kids look like?
Where does perfectionism in kids come from?
How can I help my child overcome perfectionism?
1. Be mindful of your language
2. Check your expectations
3. Focus on the process, not the outcome
4. Help your child set realistic goals
5. Challenge unhelpful thinking
6. Teach healthy coping skills
7. Celebrate failure
8. Be an “imperfect” role model
9. Have fun!

Content: Check your expectations
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with having high standards. We want our kids to try their hardest and reach their full potential. But be very clear that you don’t expect perfection. Pushing children to achieve perfection is demoralising and damaging to their self esteem. If your child feels you expect perfection, they will strive to reach it in order to gain your approval. Ensure your expectations are a match for your child’s personality, ability, and development. 3. Focus on the process, not the outcome
Try to avoid praising your child for the end result. Don’t congratulate them for getting an A on their spelling test – instead acknowledge the effort and hard work that went into preparing for the test. This will help them strive to do their best and encourages them to approach challenging tasks, and take risks, regardless of what they think the outcome may be.