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3 Tips For Helping Children Embrace Their Uniqueness

July 22, 2019February 27, 2023 Natalie 11 comments
3 Tips For Helping Children Embrace Their Uniqueness

Some small children don’t care what anyone thinks about them. But helping children embrace their uniqueness is hard growing up. If they want to sing at the top of their lungs, they sing at the top of their lungs. If they want to wear a silly hat, mix-matched socks or gloves on a hot day, they do it – with no regard for how others might judge their eccentricities.

Somewhere along the line, though, most children long to fit in and begin to worry that their differences make them stand out – and not in a good way. So, they try to conform to what they perceive their peers or society expect from them. They become embarrassed or sad about their differences, maybe feel that people think they are strange, and that other kids won’t like them or won’t play with them.

Remind them that differences make people special

While it’s natural for children to long to fit in with their peers, it’s also important for them to understand that their individuality is what makes them unique. Differences are interesting and life enriching, part of the message is that you should appreciate the diverse traits in everyone you know and also appreciate what makes you special.

Talk to them about the ways in which they shine

Kids like talking about themselves, So get them involved in a conversation about what they are good at. Maybe that is sports. Maybe it is writing. Maybe they make good grades or they are a good big brother or friend. Whatever their special talent is, explore it with them so they know that there is something they do well.

Encourage them to help other kids feel good about themselves

Young people can feel empowered not only by embracing their differences, but also by providing support and being a friend to others who are different. When you help a child pick out positive things about themselves, they begin to focus on that, not the hurtful things that weigh so heavy on their hearts and minds.

And in truth, other children sometimes will bully a child who is seen as different. It’s important for them and all children to believe in themselves. They need to understand that different is okay. It’s our differences that make us special.

My two girls are so unlike one another that it’s almost shocking. My oldest daughter, Hailey is a 15 year old who is creative and she is loyal to her friends, she’s everything I wish I was as a teen. She’s smart and well rounded in everything. Then my other daughter, Hannah who is 8 is a weird adorable child who has the best imagination, I’ve ever seen before. She’s lovable and she has the most creative stories ever. I love everything about them, that make them unique.

What are some helpful ways you teach your kids to embrace their uniqueness?

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11 comments

  1. monique s says:
    August 16, 2019 at 11:14 am

    This is such a special post. Every child is so unique and helping them embrace that is great.

    Reply
  2. Kayla Norris says:
    August 16, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    I love the encouraging others to feel good about themselves. I feel it’s equally important to feel good about yourself but to be kind and help others do the same.

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  3. Cheryl Chervitz says:
    August 16, 2019 at 3:27 pm

    We need to appreciate and help our children now, they are the future.

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  4. Calvin says:
    August 16, 2019 at 9:53 pm

    Definitely need to promote creativity, and individuality in children, schools don’t do this as much as it’s needed.

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  5. Lynne B says:
    August 17, 2019 at 10:44 am

    I told my kids it only mattered what we thought and that we love them. I also tried to imbue empathy – the kindness followed.

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  6. Debbie P says:
    August 17, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    These tips are great. I wish that someone would have drilled these into my head as a child.

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  7. Sandy Klocinski says:
    August 18, 2019 at 11:25 am

    The younger our children are the easier it is to teach them to accept the differences between themselves and others. The first time I was asked why someone was different was actually pretty amusing as my daughter inquired, “Why doesn’t she like chocolate?” As unimportant as it sounds, this innocent question gave me a great opening to talk about how God made us all different,

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  8. Maureen says:
    August 22, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    I have an 8 yr old niece who has serious health issue. She doesn’t let it get her down. She tries to keep up with her brothers. Her parents have always let her do things and know that she will stop when it is not right for her. I agree that the tips given have been helpful.

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  9. Dana Rodriguez says:
    August 27, 2019 at 11:30 am

    This is such a great post. I totally agree with you!

    Reply
  10. LeAnn Harbert says:
    August 31, 2019 at 8:20 pm

    This is good advice for every kid whether they feel like they’re unique or not.

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  11. Mary Gardner says:
    November 14, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    These are all important points. I especially agree that you have to remind them that differences make people special.

    Reply

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