Moms Talk: Encouraging Perseverance

 Welcome to Moms Talk, a feature here on Suisun City Patch dedicated to reaching moms and families. We invite you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support here in Suisun City. Additionally, you will have opportunity to ask questions or offer answers on issues and hot topics that concern you.

 So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with a question from your Moms Council:

 My 12 year old daughter can’t seem to stick with any lessons, hobbies, or interests she picks up. From gymnastics to basketball to piano lessons, she begins very enthusiastic, then slowly on she is ready to quit. How can I convince her it is worth sticking with activities.

My answer: There may be a number of reasons your daughter doesn’t seem to stay with her extra-curricular activities. Something that is common with kids that do this may be that she likes something until it seems to get to difficult for her. Whatever the case, it is important to be an encouragement to her. Let her know it is important to stick with anything if she is truly going to be good at it. You may even be able to make a deal with her that if she gives it all she has for a year and still doesn’t like it, she can move on to another activity. Still, encouragement is the key. If you let her know she can do well at something, she will be more likely to believe that she will do well, also.