Book overview
Can kids learn to accept mistakes? Absolutely--and this updated workbook shows them how!
Mistakes can feel scary. For some kids, even small slip-ups can lead to big worries. Whether it's a fear of being wrong, making a bad decision, or not meeting expectations, the pressure to be perfect can hold kids back. But it doesn't have to.
What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake is a revised edition of the trusted self-help guide that helps kids understand their fear of failure and learn how to bounce back with confidence. Through engaging activities, colorful illustrations, and expert strategies, this interactive workbook empowers kids to accept imperfection and keep moving forward.
Whether your child is afraid to try new things or gets stuck striving for perfection, this book offers a safe, encouraging space to explore mistakes--and discover the courage to learn from them.
Key Features:
- Updated edition with fresh content and illustrations to reflect today's kids and families
- Part of the trusted What-to-Do Guides for Kids series--used by parents, educators, and therapists for more than 20 years
- Perfect for kids ages 7-11 who struggle with perfectionism, decision-making, or fear of failure
- Uses proven cognitive-behavioral techniques to help kids reframe mistakes and build resilience
- Encourages self-compassion and a growth mindset through fun, hands-on exercises
- Includes a guide for parents and caregivers to support kids in building emotional strength
- Created by Magination Press, the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association--trusted leaders in children's mental health and well-being