Encourage children to provide service to others. Make sure they take part in school or community organizations that give them a chance to do community service. Constructive use of time. After school, kids still need to be involved in constructive activities. Research shows that children who watch more than 10 hours of TV per week are at greater risk of drug use and school failure.
Goals also help children overcome difficulties.
When your child sets goals, make sure she can reach them in a short time frame. Show her how to set specific goals. State the goal. First I'll do this, then I'll do that. Talk about the goal with others.