Developing Grit

In this series of helping our children to develop grit, I previously wrote about the importance of helping your children develop good sleep habits and routines, which in turn supports them towards engaging with school and learning, as well as to be better positioned to cope with stress and worry. I hope that it was an encouragement to those who have struggled with bedtimes and overtiredness to continue working towards those bedtime goals. 

Another thought to help our children further develop their emotional intelligence, is to let them experience discomfort and frustration.  As children engage in different activities, learn new skills, and step out of their comfort zone, they will often experience discomfort as they struggle with developing the new skills and often want to give up.  While some wisdom is needed, encouraging them to work hard, to practice, to keep on going, will help them towards developing grit and determination.  It also offers them the opportunity to potentially develop a passion for a new area of interest.  On the sidelines without too much intervention, we can encourage and support our children, while letting them sit in their discomfort and frustration while they keep on trying.  After all, we all have those difficult days, and learning that there will be better days ahead of us, is a great skill to learn while we are young.

Parent Café

Don’t forget to visit the Parent Café on a Tuesday morning in the junior school from 8:30am.  Come and get a free tea, coffee, or hot chocolate!

Coming up

29/7 Chappy’s Movie Night – “Christmas in July” SOLD OUT!! Thank you for your support.

22/8 Sub and Drink Lunch Deal – flyers out this week 

15-16/10 Camp at School – details coming early term 4

Blessings, Chappy Jenny
Email – jennifer.bennett@suchaplaincy.org.au
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