The Stress of Tryouts and Auditions

How can we manage the stress of tryouts and auditions, both for our kids and ourselves?

In this episode of Whinypaluza Wednesday, Seth and Rebecca discuss the pressures of tryouts and auditions, focusing on the emotional toll they can take on both parents and children. The couple shares personal experiences, practical advice for helping kids cope with the anxiety surrounding these events, and insights into how parents can best support their children during such stressful times. They also explore key coping strategies, such as praise for effort, maintaining realistic expectations, and keeping things in perspective.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Encourage kids to have multiple interests so they aren't too focused on one outcome.

✔ Praise effort over outcomes to build resilience and self-worth.

✔ Normalize nerves by helping kids understand that feeling nervous is normal.

✔ Be a calm anchor for your child, providing emotional support without adding to their stress.

✔ Celebrate every step in the process, not just the final result, to foster a positive experience.

Quote from Seth and Rebecca:

Seth: "Rejection is redirection. When colleges are looking at candidates, they are looking at the whole person, and if you’re not what they want, it means there’s a better fit out there for you."

Rebecca: "I want my kids to realize that there are much bigger things in life than one audition or tryout, and we need to keep perspective."

How do you help your child cope with the stress of auditions and tryouts?

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