See Mistakes as Opportunities for Learning

Many children are taught to be ashamed of their mistakes. Adults who blame mistakes often mean well, believing that shame will motivate children to do better. It might, but at a high cost to a child’s healthy sense of self-worth. If you were raised this way, it might be time to “re-parent” yourself so that you can create new beliefs about mistakes.

Respond to mistakes with compassion and kindness instead of shame, blame, or lectures.

When appropriate, use curiosity questions to help your child explore the consequences of their choices. Questions like, “What happened here?” or “How could you try this differently next time?” allow children to reflect and grow.

During dinner time, consider inviting everyone to share a mistake they made during the day and what they learned from it. This simple practice normalizes mistakes as part of learning and encourages open communication.

Mistakes are not failures — they are stepping stones for growth, resilience, and confidence. By modeling a healthy approach to mistakes, parents give children the tools to navigate challenges without fear, creating a foundation for lifelong learning.

Coach Benjamin Mizrahi. Educator. Learning Specialist. Family Coach. Father. Husband.

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