This article was first published in April 2020
Helping your child to build resilience will really help them when they start primary school and for later life. Clinical Psychologist Dr Hazel Harrison has some top tips.
Part one
Hazel's tips
Spend time with your child without distractions.
Encourage your child to do something out of their comfort zone, with your support.
Focus on your child getting a good night鈥檚 sleep.
Part two
Hazel's tips
Maintain a positive outlook and encourage your child to do the same.
Encourage your child to problem-solve.
Teach children the value of patience by doing tasks that don鈥檛 have an immediate outcome, for example, playing a board game.
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