Want to raise successful kids? Stop telling them 'everything will be OK'—do these 5 things instead via CNBCMakeIt
Parents, teachers and coaches devote countless hours into helping kids build skills that they think will help them have a brighter future. But, reading aptitude and soccer skills don't guarantee a happy adult life.
Fortunately, social and emotional skills can be taught . A few simple strategies incorporated into your daily interactions with your child can make a big difference.Kids' responses often seem out of proportion to the circumstances. But saying,"Calm down! It's not a big deal," or"Don't be scared. Everything will be OK," does them a disservice.
Even though it's tough to watch a child mess up, smart parents turn mistakes into learning opportunities. Mistakes—and the natural consequences that come from them — can be life's greatest teacher. That doesn't mean they don't give them consequences — they certainly do. But their discipline is focused on teaching them to do better next time, rather than shaming them for falling short of their goals.
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