By Mei Yee
Does your child have any special skills or talents? Wondering how you can help them develop their skills? Here is four ways to help develop your child’s skills.
1. Listen to them.
They may have talent in something but not be passionate about it. Make sure you let them decide what they are interested in. Maybe you think they play an instrument well and have the “oh they could be a professional at this” thought, but they are more interested in drawing. Let them draw.
2. Be patient.
Kids move at their own pace. We can get caught up in the “hurry, hurry,” way of life. But for this, patience is needed. Rushing them to get things exactly perfect in a short amount of time could cause frustration and anxiety.
3. Be supportive.
They may show talent and they may be passionate about it, but they will have doubts. Knowing they have someone who believes in them matters.
4. Invest in them.
If you’re serious about their skill development (and if they are serious too), I would look into different courses or classes to help them. And maybe buy equipment so they can just go at it. Like if they love to paint, get them a paint set and an easel for at home. You can also invest your time into them.
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