When a Child Loses the Desire to Try New Things

When a Child Loses the Desire to Try New Things

When a child loses the confidence to try new things, parents and teachers can look for gentle ways to nurture their motivation and growth.

Hesitation to get started, fear of making mistakes, or giving up quickly doesn’t necessarily mean a child is lazy. Sometimes they need more time, a clearer goal, or to feel that someone notices their effort. This blog offers parents, teachers, and coaches practical games, questions, and strategies for creating a safe space where children can try new things. One-to-one coaching can help children identify what they’re good at and what they’d like to improve over time.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Personal coaching: How the right motivation opens the doors to childhood miracles Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

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Imagine that your child has lost interest in their favorite activity. What is the first thing that comes to your mind?

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If your child achieves an unexpected success, what goes through your mind?

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How would you describe the right motivation in children?

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Your child comes home with a note from school. How do you react internally?

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How do you feel when your child refuses to do something they "should"?

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What does "successful child" mean to you?

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What will you do if your child gives up something they used to enjoy?

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What sentences from childhood do you often hear in your head when you are raising children?

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What do you think reduces children's motivation the most?

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What childhood experience comes to your mind when you hear the word "praise"?

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The right motivation creates miracles with children.

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