Perfectionism in Primary School
Description
More children than ever are afraid of getting things wrong.
Not because mistakes are painful, but because mistakes start to feel like identity threats.
In this event we unpack how perfectionism quietly develops in childhood and why many capable kids feel intense pressure to get everything right.
You’ll learn:
Why perfectionism often hides inside high achievement.
How fear of mistakes can limit confidence and curiosity.
The subtle ways children start tying self-worth to outcomes.
How parents can help children understand that mistakes are something they make, not who they are.
Because learning requires mistakes, but identity should never depend on them.
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Aliesha Embleton
Aliesha Embleton is the founder of Sapling Minds and an award-winning author, child development specialist, and speaker. Her work focuses on how children’s inner voice develops during the primary school years and how parents and educators can support healthy self-talk, resilience, and authentic identity as children grow.
FAQs
- Who is this event for?
These sessions are designed for parents and carers of primary school aged children, as well as educators and anyone interested in understanding how children develop resilience, identity, and their inner voice during the primary school years.
- Do I need to attend the whole Inner Voice Series to benefit from this event?
No. Each event in the series stands alone and can be attended independently. However, together they build a deeper understanding of how children’s inner voice develops and how adults can support it.
- Are the sessions practical or mostly theory?
Each session blends research insights with practical strategies you can use straight away. The goal is to help adults better understand what is happening beneath children’s behaviour and to offer tools that support healthy emotional development.
- What age group do these sessions focus on?
Most sessions focus on children aged 7-12 years during their primary school time, when beliefs about identity, capability, and resilience are still forming. However, many of the insights are relevant for supporting children of different ages.
- Do I need any prior knowledge before attending?
No prior knowledge is required. The sessions are designed to be accessible and engaging whether you are new to these ideas or already interested in child development and wellbeing.
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