I’m looking for some easy, practical tips to help my kids stick with things even when they get tough. You know how kids can give up pretty quickly sometimes? I want to encourage them to keep trying without pushing too hard. Any ideas that have worked for other parents or teachers? Thanks!
I’ve been trying to help my 5-year-old develop perseverance too. It’s tricky at this age! We started with small challenges like puzzles. Some days it works great, other days not so much.
I’m curious about how other parents handle frustration. My kid sometimes gets upset and wants to quit. Should I encourage them to keep going or take a break? What’s worked for your kids when they hit obstacles?
I’d love to hear about age-appropriate ways to talk about perseverance with young kids. How do you explain the concept without making it feel like pressure?
In our house, we’ve had success with breaking big tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. My 11-year-old used to get overwhelmed with school projects, so we started making simple checklists together. It’s amazing how crossing off even tiny tasks can boost motivation!
We also talk about famous people who failed before succeeding. It helps put setbacks in perspective. Recently, we watched videos of athletes’ training routines, which sparked some great conversations about practice and persistence.
We do simple puzzle challenges. Kids pick one that looks tough, then work on it for a bit each day.
Started small, now they tackle bigger ones. Seeing progress over time really clicked for them.
Talking about their video game skills helped too. They realized practice pays off.
We’ve had good results with a sticker chart for tasks that need persistence. My kids pick goals they want to work on, like learning to tie shoes or reading chapter books.
Each day they try, they get a sticker. After a certain number, there’s a small reward. It’s not about perfection, just putting in effort regularly.
This approach has worked well for us. The visual progress is motivating, and they feel proud seeing the stickers add up. We talk about how practice helps us improve, using examples from things they enjoy like sports or drawing.
Sometimes they still get frustrated, but the chart helps them push through those moments. It’s been nice to see them develop more stick-to-itiveness over time.
I remember when my kids were younger, they’d often quit when things got hard. We started using a ‘ten-minute rule’ for new or tough tasks. They had to try for at least ten minutes before deciding to stop. It was short enough that they didn’t feel overwhelmed, but long enough to sometimes get over the initial struggle.
For my younger one, we made up silly stories about characters who kept trying different ways to solve problems. It helped her see perseverance as an adventure rather than a chore. As they got older, we talked more about their own experiences of getting better at things through practice, like riding a bike or playing video games.
Celebrating small wins along the way really helped too. Even if they didn’t finish something, we’d point out what they learned or improved. Over time, they started to see challenges as opportunities to grow instead of just obstacles. 