Discuss a mistake you remember making as a child. Model Turning Your Mistake Around. Yes, parents make mistakes, but high-achieving individuals learn from their errors. As you admit your mistake, remember to tell your child what you will do differently the next time. Anytime the opportunity arises, point out a mistake made by a famous individual so that your child recognizes mistakes happen to everyone.
Books are rich with sources.
Newspapers always have fresh ideas. Told by countless publishers that no one would ever read Little Women. Help Your Child Learn Positive Self-Talk. Often, the most self-devaluing part of making mistakes is not the mistake, but how the child chooses to interpret the error. Plan a Strategy for Next Time.