From struggles with perfectionism to feelings of impostor syndrome, here's what oldest children need help with.

If a parent has a child who is a perfectionist, it can be helpful to think about what type of perfectionist they are. Researchers have described three types of perfectionism: 1.

We sometimes act out of a sense of duty, but moral perfectionism may unfairly cause us to chronically tolerate experiences ...

Here are some clear indicators your child may be struggling with perfectionism: They spend more time than expected to complete tasks: Limon-Rocha says one example might be a child who spends hours ...

But now that I'm a parent, I don't want my child to do the same as I did. It's not bad to be a perfectionist None of these qualities are bad — hey, striving to be a great friend is a great thing.

Learn how ditching perfectionism can help you and your child thrive through mistakes, growth, and a healthier mindset. advertisement. KARE-TV Minneapolis St. Paul.

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I want my son to be happy, and for that I need to let go of the idea of perfectionism. He needs a good parent, not a perfect one.