Perfectionism resources for parents, children, and teens

Natalie Audage 5/2/2210:55 AM

If your child is a perfectionist, or you're worried they might be, you might find these resources helpful:

Is your child a perfectionist? Here’s how to help.
By Jennifer Breheny Wallace, The Washington Post, March 8, 2022
Perfectionism in Children Can Be Moderated by Parents
By Marilyn Price-Mitchell, Roots of Action, February 24, 2021
Letting Go of Perfect: Overcoming Perfectionism in Kids (book) by Jill L. Adelson and Hope E. Wilson
7 Great Children’s Books About Perfectionism
From Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child
Managing Perfectionism: A Guide for Teens (book) by Bonnie Zucker
- Article describing book, including excerpt, from Magination Press

And if you struggle with perfectionism yourself, check out 8 Books for Perfectionists That Will Help You Find Peace and Acceptance by Kaelyn Barron from TCK Publishing.

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