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🌱Try Again When Things are Hard🌱
Hello Sproutly Families,
As parents and caregivers, we often want to shield our children from frustration or failure. But learning to try again when things are hard is one of the most important life skills we can nurture in them. When children learn that challenges are a normal part of growing, they develop resilience, confidence, and a willingness to keep going — even when things don't go perfectly the first time.
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Parenting Tips
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Helping Your Child Build "Try Again" Muscles
Celebrate effort, not just outcomes
Praise your child for their persistence ("I saw how hard you worked on that puzzle!") rather than focusing only on success ("You finished it!"). This teaches them that effort is valuable.Model trying again yourself
If you make a mistake or face a challenge, share it out loud: "That didn't work the way I thought it would. I'm going to try again." Children learn so much from watching how we handle setbacks.Break challenges into small steps
Help your child tackle big tasks in smaller pieces. If they’re frustrated with learning to ride a bike, focus first on balancing or just sitting on the seat confidently.Normalize frustration and offer support
Let them know it’s okay to feel upset when things are hard. Validate their feelings: "It’s okay to feel frustrated. That means you're learning something new!"Create a "safe to fail" environment
Encourage exploration and experimentation at home where mistakes are expected and accepted. Remind them that mistakes help their brains grow.
Activity of the Week
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The Build-It Challenge
What you'll need
Blocks, Legos, or any simple building materials.
A timer (optional).
How to play
Invite your child to build the tallest tower they can.
When it falls down (and it likely will!), encourage them to try again.
Ask questions to help them reflect: "What do you think might make it stronger?" or "What would you like to do differently next time?"
Celebrate each attempt, not just the final result.
Why it helps
This activity helps children experience frustration in a safe, playful way and practice persistence without fear of failure.
Every time your child tries again, they are strengthening their inner "bravery muscles." These small moments of persistence today build a strong foundation for the future — where your child feels confident enough to face challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and keep going even when things feel tough.
Let’s cheer them on as they learn to say, "I can try again!"
Millie & Melissa
The Sproutly Team
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