Be Brave! Mindful Kids: An Activity Book for Children Who Sometimes Feel Scared or Afraid

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From there, they could talk to a few like-minded friends about getting involved, and ask the more extraverted ones to drum up interest. The parenting author Jessica Lahey compellingly lays out the argument that developing self-efficacy is a key protective factor in the prevention of adolescent and young adult substance abuse in her book The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence (2021). Then I texted them the address of our vacation house and proposed that they find their way back on their own. It is productive for your young person to know that you, too, have fears and impulses to withdraw or avoid, and that you value facing challenging situations anyway, and usually benefit from doing so. When helping a young person select challenges, also consider whether there could be a social element involved.

In this Guide, I’ll explain why it’s so critical to help young people rise and meet challenges that they find somewhat intimidating – and I’ll share some advice on how to do that safely and effectively.Confronting your fear is about understanding the underlying reasons why you’re afraid in the first place. Take the small steps day after day to put yourself out there and get closer to where you want to end up. An adolescent who is dreading a big class presentation might use the MVP method to start crafting materials for the presentation, then move on to the step of practising in front of you and their siblings, and then maybe go through it with a few of their close friends after school. Then comes the necessary first courageous step, and no matter how many times you do it, it is still scary as hell. P.S: If you are tired of feeling stuck and afraid, if you’re ready to discover how to find YOUR brave let’s talk.

If that doesn't come naturally to you (or the thought alone makes your palms clammy), this guide highlights the difference courage can make in your personal and professional life and shares actionable tips on how you can summon your courage and become the bravest version of yourself. As I was pondering this, I put the question out on Instagram stories: “Do you have something you think would bring you joy, but aren’t doing because you’re afraid? Forcing a clumsy preteen into a ballet class or signing up a school-reluctant teen for a two-week academic intensive over the summer is likely to backfire. Plus, you can't let fear or self-consciousness hold you back from going after the goals, hobbies, or lifestyle choices that have the potential to add even more joy to your daily life. If their long-term crush turned them down, you can remind them that time is on their side, and the most likely scenario is that they’ll find love again.Smaller rewards suffice for smaller steps; as your child reaches the eventual outcome, that is worth truly celebrating. January 7, 2022 How to say no to others (and why you shouldn’t feel guilty) If you know how to say no, you can create healthy boundaries at work and at home.