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Helping your child to be who they are

No two children are the same and whilst we love the uniqueness of our child being absorbed in 'science' for instance your child may worry that they are not the same as other children and aren't fitting in with their peers. They don't want to be unpopular and they don't want to stop doing what they love.

How can they fit in, carry on being who they are and keep their passion for the 'stuff' that makes them who they are. Well there are several things we can do as parents.

We can:

  • Get them to celebrate their unique qualities and be true to themselves

  • Make them realise getting noticed for being different is good, if not now but later on in life

  • Getting noticed brings with it interest from others

  • Lead by example. Be comfortable in your skin, dare to go against the flow and be happy with who you are.

  • Encourage your child to be with children who are more like them e.g. science club. That way, they can feel accepted and part of a group while being themselves.

  • Help equip them with good self-esteem so if encounter problems from their peers they have the ability to emotionally deal with it.

    How do you help your children be who they are?

    Naomi Richards, The Kids Coach. www.thekidscoach.org.uk

    Naomi is a life coach for children from the age of 6 years old and provides coaching for them on any behavioural and emotional issue that they have. She provides a space for children to talk confidentially about why they are unhappy and helps them resolve their problems in an interactive, creative and supportive way. She works face to face with children and runs workshops. Naomi is part of the 3 Counties Radio parenting and families show, writes for parenting, teenage and women's magazines and has written her first book, 'The Parents Toolkit' - available in paperback and on kindle on Amazon and all good bookstores.

    Naomi is doing a book signing event at Waterstones North Finchley, on Thursday 9th Feb at 7pm. All are welcome'