math facts game MathRider

The smartest and friendliest way to master math facts

  • Mathrider
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Game Play
    • System Requirements
    • FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
    • Horse Riding Game
    • Times Tables Game
  • Reviews
  • Try It Free
  • Buy Now
  • Blog
  • Contact

Let’s Help Our Children Overcome Fear of Failure

April 17, 2014 by: James Rheine.

share
share
tweet
default image
April 17, 2014 by James Rheine.
share
share
tweet

help our children overcome fear of failureIt’s sad to note that young as our elementary school children are, many of them already have this fear of failure that manifests itself in debilitating anxiety when taking tests, competing in a sports activity or performing in recitals. Needless to say, we parents need to help them overcome their fear of failure, or it will saddle them throughout their lives. In an article for Greater Good, Vicki Zakrzewski shares some tips that will help our children overcome fear of failure.

Praising effort helps overcome fear of failure

According to Zakrzewski, parents need to praise effort more than the ability itself. This is a point that has been continuously given emphasis in this blog. Instead of commending their “innate” ability, parents should praise their effort because studies have shown time and again that any feedback that recognises effort motivates students and actually makes then believe they can succeed.

People who fear failure tend to be a little too hard on themselves, and that’s why Zakrzewski suggests that we should encourage our children to practice self-compassion when they fail. We need to make our children understand that failure is part of the human experience, and that’s why we should extend some compassion to ourselves when we do fail.

Citing UC Berkeley professor Martin Covington, Zakrzewski says we need to talk with students—our children—about the impact their fear of failure could have in their lives. We need to make them understand that it’s alright to fail, that it’s how we deal with it that really matters. Hopefully, such a talk would create changes in their attitude towards schoolwork, and help them take control of their young lives.

Click here to read the article in full.

Related Posts

How to Deal with Fear of Failure in Children
How to Deal with Fear of Failure in Children
Helping Your Children Overcome Difficulties
Helping Your Children Overcome Difficulties
12 Quotes About Fear to Inspire You
12 Quotes About Fear to Inspire You
Teaching Children How to Face Mistakes and Failures
Teaching Children How to Face Mistakes and Failures

Topics: positive attitude for kids

Does MathRider Really Work?

You Be The Judge!

math rider free 7 day trial

See how much your child enjoys practising their math facts using MathRider and witness the improvement first-hand!

Use the form below and start your free 7-day trial of the full-featured software.

Take the pain and anxiety out of memorizing math facts today!

Click here for more details

Latest Posts

  • child at blackboard who has mastered their math facts How to tell if your child has mastered their math facts
  • Historical moments that happened because of math 10 Historical Moments That Happened Because of Math
  • math rider award MathRider Wins 2021 Blue Ribbon Award from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine Review Crew
  • Rules for a great life Five Rules for a Great Life

Most Popular

  • child playing video games Effects of Video Games on Child Development – The Good and the Bad
  • Historical moments that happened because of math 10 Historical Moments That Happened Because of Math
  • child helping with chores Why Kids Don’t Do Chores
  • Multiplication table A Quick Way to Remember the 13 Times Table

Topics

arithmetic children's health confidence deal with bullying education help children find their calling help children learn homework how to motivate kids learning master math math facts math fun math in real life parenting positive attitude for kids school work self-esteem times tables help
math game background
Copyright © 2023 Sharper Edge International Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

MathRider - Innovative Mathematics Games for Kids

  • Privacy Policy
  • |
  • Terms of Use
  • |
  • Eula
  • |
  • Affiliates
   Find us on Facebook