Learning how to deal with disappointments and letdowns takes time and practice. We can teach and foster coping skills, starting with how we cope.

Playing games of any kind is a great way to connect with our child. Whether you’re playing a game of Chutes and Ladders with a preschooler or a game of Jenga or Chess with an older child, how we win and how we lose teaches our child how to win and lose, too.

Read here to learn how executive functioning skills play a crucial role in a child’s academic success, social interactions and overall functioning as a whole child.

When we meet our child with sincere empathy, when we lead with compassion and understanding, we help diffuse difficult moments and strengthen our relationship.