Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice. My son, Juan, is 8, and he’s been having a hard time dealing with frustration, especially when things don’t go the way he wants. Like the other day, he couldn’t finish a puzzle and got really upset, almost to the point of a meltdown. I wasn’t sure if I should step in more or just let him work through it on his own. I want to help him develop more patience and tolerance, but I’m worried about being too overbearing or, on the other hand, not supportive enough. Any tips on how to strike that balance?
I totally get it. My daughter’s 6 and also gets frustrated when things don’t go her way. What helped us was using a “calm down jar.” Whenever she’s upset, we shake the jar, and she watches the glitter settle. It gives her a moment to breathe and focus. Maybe something like that could help Mason?
I feel this. My 7-year-old loses it whenever he can’t beat a level in his video games. What we started doing is giving him “frustration breaks.” He steps away from the game, does something else, and comes back when he’s feeling calmer. Sometimes works…sometimes not so much lol, but it’s progress!