How your children prefer to deal with difficult situations determines how they will negotiate their way through the world -- and there's no one else who can understand them better than you, the super parents. Feeling pressured? Don't worry, no matter if your child is a merry maker, a dominant leader, or a serious perfectionist, you'll find surprisingly simple ideas to calm them down and lighten them up in this week's guide.
Step 1: Find out how your child responds to stress
How your children prefer to deal with important situations in their lives determines the stress management methods that will best suit them. Take this quiz now to find out how they respond to stress!
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Question 1
Your child’s homework is due tomorrow. It is already mid-afternoon. Your child:
A) Skips around the house, yells “It’s a wonderful day!” and watches TV.
B) Allocates two pages of Maths to his/her little brother with the promise of a free chocolate bar afterwards.
C) Meticulously draws up an hourly chart, allocating adequate time for each set of homework.
Pick One
Question 2
Your friends are always applauding your child’s:
A) Humour and enthusiasm.
B) Leadership qualities.
C) Meticulousness.
Pick One
Question 3
When you pick up your child from school, you are impressed because your child:
A) Charms the teacher and makes a lot of new friends quickly.
B) Has been elected the class leader due to his/her leadership skills.
C) Completes all of his/her mathematics exercises, while his/her classmates are still on the first exercise.
Pick One
Question 4
Your child is with his/her friends, who are deciding where to go for dinner. Your child:
A) Suggests a wacky place with interesting food and board games.
B) Convinces the rest of the group to try his/her favourite place to eat. His/her persuasive word is final.
C) Elaborates on the advantages and disadvantages of eating at different venues. He/she proposes a venue after much consideration.
Pick One
Question 5
Your child wants a cookie and you say no. How does your child respond?
A) I’m a hungry Cookie Monster and I’m feeling BLUE!!
B) I want a cookie and I want it NOW!!
C) Please may I have a cookie? I’ll help you wash the dishes later, I promise.
Pick One
Question 6
You ask your child to sweep the floor and you leave the room. Your child responds:
A) I’ll do it later.
B) By telling their little sister to do it now.
Pick One
Question 6
Your child comes home from school crying because:
A) He/she lost the election for class leader.
B) Despite meticulously following all the detailed directions, he/she received an A- on her science project (after having worked really hard towards an A+).
Pick One
Question 6
You and your child are at a family reunion party. Your child:
A) Compliments the cousins, hugs the baby, pets the dog. A general all-round favourite.
B) Would rather sit in a corner and read.
Pick One
Quiz Result
Result is A
You are THE MERRY MAKER
Your child has an attractive personality and is often the life of the party. He/she tends to be extroverted, humorous and well-liked. Your child makes new friends easily and is always brimming with ideas. However, your child’s stressors come from tending to be a little careless and unpredictable. Seeing a project through to the end is something they find difficult. Help them focus on completing a task before moving on. (Take the quiz again)
Download week 7 of the programme for tips and tricks to help your child respond to stress.
Please note that this does not replace medical or other professional advice. For full Terms and Conditions, please click here.
Endorsed by: Glenn Graves, Psychologist at Counselling Perspective
Quiz Result
Result is B
You are THE DOMINANT LEADER
Your child is an ambitious leader with a strong will. He/she tends to dominate other children and likes to be in charge of everything. Your child is more solution-oriented and focuses on getting the job done. However, your child is capable of flying into a temper when his or her request is denied – creating stress for the whole family. Help your child avoid offending others with potentially impulsive comments or an aggressive working style. (Take the quiz again)
Download week 7 of the programme for tips and tricks to help your child respond to stress.
Please note that this does not replace medical or other professional advice. For full Terms and Conditions, please click here.
Endorsed by: Glenn Graves, Psychologist at Counselling Perspective
Quiz Result
Result is C
You are THE SERIOUS PERFECTIONIST
Your child is a consistent high achiever – which can create stress. He/she is meticulous and organised, with a calm and patient demeanour. Your child may be highly creative in expressive activities such as language, poetry or art. However, they may be perceived as (overly) considerate and perfectionist by worrying too much over small matters. Remember your child may have a tendency to be introverted and bear in mind they prefer to be alone rather than with others while they’re under stress. (Take the quiz again)
Download week 7 of the programme for tips and tricks to help your child respond to stress.
Please note that this does not replace medical or other professional advice. For full Terms and Conditions, please click here.
Endorsed by: Glenn Graves, Psychologist at Counselling Perspective
Quiz Result
Result is D
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Step 2: Download your week 7 recommendations
What you'll find inside:
Simple method to gather insights about your child's stressors
Techniques to keep young anxieties at bay
Ways to spot the signs of youth anxiety
A pressure point programme to monitor your child's stressors.
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