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Ignite their passion Take them to see or do something they’ve never done before

Do the new activity with them

After finishing the activity, ask how did they like it?

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Teach self-control Ask them to pay attention to how their emotions feel

Have them practice breathing slowly during a stressful situation

Let them practice slow breathing every day so they’re ready for

stress


Warn them to expect setbacks Explain that setbacks are natural and mostly temporary

Pick one setback they are currently dealing with and brainstorm

solutions

Narrow down options to top 3 actionable ideas

Tell them how you overcame an obstacle or setback in your life


Make a plan together Ask your child to visualize the goal they want to achieve and write it down

Break down the goal into bite size chunks that are SMART; Specific,

Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound

Help them create milestones to track progress

Post the plan where your kids will see it every day


Compliment effort Compliment effort expended on activity whether successful or not

When successes occur, compliment them on a job well done pointing out

the effort that helped them achieve

When success doesn’t come despite the effort, ask them why? Have

them write down lessons learned.


Tell them to stick to what’s really important Consistently instill that lying, cheating, and stealing is wrong

Encourage them to develop strong principles by referring to your cultural or

religious texts

Tell them about a moral or ethical challenge you encountered and how you

handled it


Show how to take care of body and mind Encourage any physical activity including sports, chores, and exercise

Ensure they get enough sleep

Make sure their lunches and snacks have plenty of protein, complex

carbohydrates, and vegetables

Have them learn meditation and yoga


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