6 Ways To Overcome Children Who Are Difficult To Adapt

Illustration of how to deal with children who are difficult to adapt (Freepik/fwstudio)

YOGYAKARTA The process of adapting for children is not easy. When experiencing changes, such as changing schools or changing homes, they need to develop adaptability. But for children who are difficult to adapt, of course it needs to be accompanied and supported by their parents. For that, here's how to deal with children who are difficult to adapt.

Although the saying goes 'Nothing is too late', preparing children when they are about to change helps them prepare to adapt. Because of course, adaptation is not an instant matter especially for children. Parents can help their children use creative ways to be skilled at adapting. For example with visual tools, such as pocket books or videos that describe certain situations where they have to adapt in them.

It is important to validate their child's feelings, including their difficulties in adapting. Listen to what makes them difficult and don't avoid the situation. Accompany children and introduce defensively the changes in their daily lives. Starting from the simplest changes and not getting them annoyed. Then gradually it increases so that children can significantly accept and adapt to change.

If the problem is because of frustration in completing difficult tasks, teach your child the skills of overcoming these problems. The simplest, rather than getting angry and screaming, it's better to take a deep breath or go to a quiet place at home.

There are many things that children go through, making them unpredictable and uncertain. Launching Psychology Today, Wednesday, October 9, skilled children who prepare backup plans in addition to the main plan, will be more skilled at managing frustration and disappointment.

Often, children are reluctant to try for fear of making mistakes or failing in their plans. Therefore, children need to understand, if he has tried his best and could make mistakes.

The tendency to focus too much on one topic, often makes someone overthinking. This may happen to children. They pay more attention to small details which actually make it difficult for them to adapt. For that, accompany them and teach them not only to focus on one topic but to see with a bigger picture.

If it is difficult for children to adapt to interfere with their learning, social relationships, and daily life activities, it is important for parents to consult a mental health professional.