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Counseling Connections

Each week the counseling department will send out an article or video designed to connect you with insights about technology, emotional health, or career pathways related to your teen.

 

Learning from Mistakes: Helping Kids See the Good Side of Getting Things Wrong

Learning from mistakes and errors is an important part of child and adolescent development. Most adults understand this concept. Yet, we have failed to teach our children that there is a positive side to getting things wrong.  Many children grow up in a society that pressures them to be perfect – to get the highest SAT scores, to land prized scholarships, to get into the best universities.  Parents correct or complete children’s homework to improve their grades. They argue with teachers who try to point out a child’s areas of weakness that need improvement. Click here to learn more about how to help our kids learn from mistakes.

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