Letting Go of Perfect

<p><i>Letting Go of Perfect</i> gives parents and teachers the guidance and support they need to help children break free of the anxieties and behaviors related to perfectionism. This second edition:</p><ul> <li>Explores a state of mind that manifests in unhealthy ways among kids and teens today—the need to be perfect.</li> <li>Features updated research on perfectionism, new strategies, and resources.</li> <li>Delineates the major types of perfectionism and provides practical tips.</li> <li>Explains how students can use their perfectionistic behaviors in a healthy way.</li> <li>Shares advice and stories from real parents, educators, and students.</li> </ul><p>For children who believe their best is never good enough, perfectionism can lead to excessive guilt, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, depression, pessimism, obsessive or compulsive behavior, and a sense of rigidity. This engaging, practical book is a must-have for parents and teachers wanting to help children overcome perfectionism, raise self-confidence, lessen guilt, increase motivation, and offer a future free of rigidity.</p>