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What are your tips for helping kids who are struggling?
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on Oct 24, 2018 (Read 780 times | Comments: 29)
Kids can struggle in all sorts of ways, including learning, attention or social issues. Tell us about your experience and what you have learned to make things even a little bit easier.

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Krystal_DawnL
Krystal_DawnL
on Oct 24, 2018 Quote  »     Reply  »

Ever since my daughter was 3 she has tended to do things a little "backward". She gets her numbers and words confused especially. What we do is we tell her to slow down, think about it then say it or write it. Thinking about it and not rushing into it has helped her tremendously especially in school.
1Nancy
1Nancy
on Oct 24, 2018 Quote  »     Reply  »

Kids need to know that everyone struggles with things at times. You can share examples of your own of times you have struggled. Simple biographies of famous scientists, business people, athletes, etc. also give examples of struggles in different areas. You can read the biographies aloud to your child and discuss the methods used. Also use the power of the Internet to find ways to simplify tasks that seem hard to your child. I recently found one mother's technique online that make shoe lace tying so much easier.
bechug
bechug
on Oct 24, 2018 Quote  »     Reply  »

My son has struggled with selective mutism. I've learned that just because your kid is "different" doesn't mean he doesn't have his own strengths to share. I've also learned it's important to help those who are struggling to make small attainable goals and once they meet those, move on to something a little bit harder!
yarbr012
yarbr012
on Oct 24, 2018 Quote  »     Reply  »

My mom works as a teacher and there are programs to help kids with autism, learning disabilities or behavior issues. Parents simply have to reach out and be proactive by getting help!!
madinfluences
madinfluences
on Oct 24, 2018 Quote  »     Reply  »

My best advice is to actually LISTEN to your kids, or the struggling child. You'd be surprised how that small gesture will open them up and start to trust you and be more capable of working on any issues together with you.
davisjodie
davisjodie
on Oct 24, 2018 Quote  »     Reply  »

Praise them for small achievements.
twinkieluv
twinkieluv
on Oct 24, 2018 Quote  »     Reply  »

listen to your kids
BellaBella2
BellaBella2
on Oct 24, 2018 Quote  »     Reply  »

My sister had a hard time learning. I used to help her by reading things and explaining them in a way she better understood. Today she's doing great and has worked so hard. Very proud of her determination.
2carrie2
2carrie2
on Oct 24, 2018 Quote  »     Reply  »

I make sure that I am there to listen to them and give them lot's of hugs.
2ndheartmom
2ndheartmom
on Oct 24, 2018 Quote  »     Reply  »

I always deal with my daughter's anxieties by recognizing them not diminishing them, but then talking through why taking a risk is a chance worth taking. There are times when the risk isn't worth it and I feel like giving her those opportunities to opt out when necessary has made her more likely to take the risk when it is worth taking.
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