Over the past few months as I have been running more workshops and also seeing kids individually for coaching, it became apparent how many young kids ages 9-12 are showing characteristics of perfectionism. Kids are telling me that they feel they should be perfect and things have to be done the right way, otherwise there is chaos or they will fail or not be perfect. 

It is concerning to see how many kids base their own value on WHAT they DO and not WHO they ARE. Perfectionism brings on anxiety, pressure to perform, stress emotionally and physically e.g. Headaches and tummy aches.

It makes me wonder if we as parents are focusing on the right things. Are we building Self-esteem (being) or Self-confidence (doing)? Do we recognize our kids as unconditionally valuable individuals – “no matter if they win or lose they are still valuable and precious, they are awesome just because they are human beings!”

Find their uniqueness – the things that make them feel alive and use this to build their self-esteem. 

Give recognition for who they ARE and not what they DO

Be aware of your own behavior and how much you as a parent focus on perfect behavior and doing things the right way. Kids copy their parents.

Show unconditional positive regard anytime and all the time!

Read more about perfectionism and tips to help your child deal with it. 

Conscious Kidz News

Conscious Kidz Basic Workshops were run during the July Government school holidays.

The young learners had 2 active mornings where they could learn about themselves and how their brain works.

CK Kids

Testimonials:

“I have learned that I can control my own emotions” Zidan

“ I will tell my friends to come on the workshop as I have learned a lot about myself and it is cool and fun!” Vihaan

Dates for upcoming workshops:

Conscious Kidz Basic: (age 9-12) 26 & 27 Aug, 9:00-13:00, 27 Sept & 4 Oct, 9:00-13:00

Conscious Kidz Advanced: 2 Aug, 9:00-13:00, 6 Sept, 9:00-13:00

Conscious Kidz Junior: (age 6-8) 13 Sept, 9:00-12:00, 1 Nov, 9:00-12:00

Conscious Kidz Junior: Workshops for younger ones:

• I’m very excited about my first workshop for younger kids, age 6-8 that will run for the first time on Saturday, 13 September, 9:00-12:00.
  
• This will be a shorter, very hands-on program to make kids aware of how clever their brains are.
  

Benefits for Kids completing the Basic Workshop:

• Get a better understanding of themselves and how their brain processes information.
  
• Better interaction with peers, friends and family.
  
• Own the power and skills to change their behavior when it is no longer effective in a specific situation.
  
• Able to change/develop your own emotions, feelings, thoughts and actions into more productive ones.
  
• Understand the difference between self-confidence and self-esteem and be able to build self-esteem
  

Benefits for Kids completing the Advanced Workshop:

• Create the better/best meanings to the values that determine your actions
  
• Choose when and know how to change your beliefs about yourself and others
  
• Provide skills to discover the areas of control and power you own when being or becoming a victim
  
• Develop their own personal Genius State
  

Individual Coaching Sessions:

• Individual coaching sessions can lead from any of the workshops, based on individual needs.
  
• Individual coaching will include four 1-hour sessions of open and interactive discussions with the child on any area in their life where they would like to make the most transformational difference to unleash their potentials, and step up to dreams and hopes that they have for themselves.
  

Individual Coaching Sessions for Gr 7’s leaving for High School

• I’m now offering Individual Coaching sessions for Gr 7’s who is leaving for high school.
  
• It will cover aspects like Self-esteem, Personal Powers and Dealing with Change.
  

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Anne-Marie Wilcocks: BA (HONS) Psychology, 

ACMC, Meta-Coach accreditation, International Society of Neuro-Semantics,COMENSA

Cell: 083 440 3638

Email: annemariewilcocks@me.com

Website: www.consciouskidz.co.za