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A - How to develop a positive attitude within a child
Attitude affects everything in life from getting out of bed to climbing back in
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'10% is WHAT happens to you.
90% is HOW you deal with WHAT happens to you
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Author unknown.
Attitude is molded in two ways:
• A child’s natural temperament i.e. due to genetics – some children are just lucky to be born with a great outlook.
• Other children need to learn how to have a good attitude. Generally, it is like ‘happiness’, a learned skill.
How parents and guardians can develop a positive attitude in a child:
a) Model and encourage appropriate behaviour – children
....copy what they see.
b) Reinforce good behavior:
....i. Be consistent with this encouragement.
c) Teach perseverance and that experiences should be ‘journey-based’ not ‘outcome-based’.
d) Promote self esteem:
....i. Provide opportunities for children to increase confidence and resilience
....- through the careful selection of ‘one-on-one’ play dates,
....- progression to 3 or more/ small group play.
e) Encourage their involvement in something they find truly interesting:
....i. This develops the child’s knowledge in a passionate area.
....ii. This participation will increase rapport with others whilst increasing the child’s
....friendship group.
....iii. This will result in an increase in self esteem and confidence…therefore happiness.
....iv. Positive experiences will help develop trust in life situations.
A is for Attitude – Developing a positive attitude within a child.
Attitude affects everything in life from getting out of bed to climbing back in.
“10% is WHAT happens to you. 90% is HOW you deal with WHAT happens to you.”
Author unknown
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B is for Bravery – Developing a brave and resilient child.
Bravery is the ‘white knight in shining armour’ that fights our fears. It is a reflection of confidence.
“We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.”
Helen Keller
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C is for Communication – Developing effective communication skills within a child.
Happiness and the quality of our lives are determined by how effectively we communicate with ourselves and with others. Generally, good communication skills are a learned ability.
“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
Carl W. Buechner
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D is for Determination – Developing perseverance and determination within a child |
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