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Jan 2025
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2457: 7 Ways to Help Your Struggling Chi...

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Episode 2457:

Adina Soclof explores practical strategies for supporting children who struggle academically. By emphasizing emotional understanding, constructive praise, and collaboration with teachers, parents can foster their child’s confidence and address challenges with compassion and clarity. These steps encourage resilience and a love of learning in children.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/7-ways-to-help-your-struggling-child/

Quotes to ponder:

"You are not solely responsible for your child’s academic success. Focus on what you can help your child learn and do to take responsibility for their work."

"Praise your child for working hard and persevering at a difficult task, rather than for being smart."

"Children who feel loved unconditionally are more likely to succeed in school and beyond."

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