28 Aug 10 Tips to Taming and Transitioning The Type A Child

10 Tips to Taming and Transitioning The Type A Child
By Laura Cipullo RD CDE CEDRD CDN and Mom

All things indirectly affect each other especially our children’s disposition and nutrition intake. Knowing this, I am sharing with you the advice of my son’s teacher. I asked the teacher, “What are some words of wisdom moms like myself can share with their Type A child when he/she transitions to a new school or grade next year?” Here are her answers:
 
Remind Your Child:

1. “It’s okay if you are not the first one done with your work.”
2. “It’s okay to make mistakes.”
3. “It’s okay to come back to the teachers and ask for help after you have tried on your own.”
4. “Take your time with your work.”
5. “You do not need to be right.”

Give Positive Reinforcement and Stress:

1. “Are you proud of your work? Which part of the work are you proud of? This work is worthy of feeling pride in.”
2. “Mistakes are just one way to learn. What did you learn? What would you do the same next time? What would you do differently?”
3. “The fact that you took your time and tried is what is important.”
4. “Sometimes slow and steady wins the race.”
5. “Learning to acknowledge when you are not right makes you a more effective person.”