Ask Margaret: Can We Help Kids Get Better at Losing?
A listener asks:\n"Has anyone had success in helping their kids becoming \u201dbetter\u201d at losing? Sports, board games, even school work\u2026anything that they get frustrated with, it is to an extreme degree. I have three boys ages 7, 5 and 4 and they all do the same things\u2014always throwing a huge tantrum."\nMargaret explains that it's important to have a good offense in situations like these. Don't try and reason with your kid right after they've suffered a loss and lecture them on Buddhist philosophies of nonattachment. Talk to your kid before the game/event about what is important in these situations, like being a good teammate and practicing in order to get better at something.\nLinks! \nCleveland Clinic: "Sore Loser? How to Help Your Child Handle Disappointment"\nSpecial thanks to our sponsor, Pampers:\nFor trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices