In-Person Event
Good Enough Is Good: Supporting Kids Who Are Too Hard on Themselves
Saturday
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Mar 28
Ollie Pediatrics Workshop Space
6620 SW 57th Ave, Suite 110, South Miami, FL 33143
Spots are limited to keep the experience supportive, interactive, and practical
When did trying their best start to feel like never being enough?
Many parents are proud of their child’s drive — until effort turns into tears, self-criticism, or fear of getting it wrong. What looks like motivation on the outside can quietly become anxiety on the inside.
This workshop helps you understand what’s happening — and how to respond in ways that actually help.
When Achievement Starts to Hurt
Perfectionism doesn’t always look like straight A’s or trophies. It can show up as:
- Meltdowns over small mistakes
- Avoiding new challenges
- Constant reassurance-seeking
- Harsh self-talk like “I’m bad at this” or “I’ll never get it right”
This workshop helps parents recognize when high standards cross into self-pressure — and how to shift the message at home.
Who This Workshop Is For
- Parents of kids who fear making mistakes
- Families navigating anxiety around school, sports, or performance
- Parents who want to encourage growth without pressure
- Anyone worried their child is too hard on themselves
If you want your child to feel capable and emotionally safe — this is for you.
What you’ll learn
🧠 Understanding Perfectionism in Kids
- Why some children internalize pressure more deeply
- How temperament and environment interact
- Why “just relax” doesn’t work
💬 How Praise Can Help — or Hurt
- The difference between effort-based and outcome-based praise
- Common well-meaning phrases that increase pressure
- What to say when your child feels like they failed
🌱 Normalizing Mistakes & Failure
- How to model imperfection without oversharing
- Turning setbacks into learning moments
- Helping kids recover emotionally after disappointment
🏡 Creating a Home That Feels Safe to Try
- Reducing performance pressure without lowering expectations
- Encouraging resilience and flexibility
- Helping your child trust that love isn’t earned by success
Why This Matters (More Than You Think)
Children who feel constant pressure to perform are more likely to:
- Experience anxiety and burnout
- Avoid challenges out of fear of failure
- Tie their self-worth to outcomes
When kids learn that mistakes are expected — not punished — they’re more willing to try, learn, and grow.
This workshop helps protect both your child’s confidence and their joy.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- Clear signs to watch for when perfectionism becomes harmful
- Practical language you can use right away
- Tools to support confidence without pressure
- A calmer, more compassionate family dynamic
You’ll know how to support your child’s motivation without sacrificing their emotional well-being.