"My son gives up when an activity starts becoming difficult... how can I support him persevere?"

You may have mixed emotions when you see your child struggling with an activity. Discomfort, irritation, frustration, empathy, and at times your heart goes out to them when you can see they are giving their all.

And then they want to give up!

But what can you do to keep them persevering, even when it gets tough? What words can you say that will keep them going?