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Sharon C. Peters at Parents Helping Parents offers help to all families: those facing transitions as well as those sorting through everyday challenges.

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Common Sense Tips

When Should You Teach Your Child How to Lose?

As children develop confidence they naturally become comfortable when “things don’t go their way.” When a child’s self esteem is low because they are struggling in school, feeling unsure about friendships or having a hard time at home it is more difficult to be easy going about losing a game or other activity. It is usually better for mom and/or dad to address their little one’s challenges and find ways to build up their self image before teaching them how to “lose” when playing at home.

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