Articles tagged: achievement

parenting Q&A: Child's perfectionism a sign of too much pressure, high expectations

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Posted: May 14, 2011

Dear Kerry,My 7 year old is always dissatisfied with her drawings and her schoolwork. I worry that she is a perfectionist and can’t enjoy what she actually does, which is pretty good most of the ... Read more »

Parenting: Revisiting competition and kids' birthday parties - it's about bonding, not winning

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Posted: Apr 23, 2011

Dear Kerry, You took a lot of flak from readers when you criticized a competitive game at a birthday party for 6-year-olds. Most people said kids should be toughened up by competition since they will ... Read more »