“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

                                              ~Helen Keller

Tactics:
Teamwork is another lesson we can start teaching to toddlers. Teach them the lesson of many hands makes light work, e.g. “Let’s both put your toys away and it will be done so fast!” Praise them for being such a good helper. Teamwork should continue with siblings as they grow in picking up their playroom etc. Remind them “there is no “I” in the word TEAMWORK.” They need to understand they can’t dictate the rules; each has a vital role.

Enroll your child at a young age into children’s sports programs. Encourage your child, even if they are a mediocre player, to always play hard. Teach them to do his/her very best. It doesn’t matter at this stage of their life how good or bad they are at a sport. Tell him/her how teamwork helps make new and lasting friends, and they will come to love the sport even if they are not the stars of the team.

The concept of wining and losing has tremendous significance because it teaches them that they will have to work hard to succeed and achieve their goals. She/he needs to learn that they cannot win every game or perform well every time they are participating in a sport.

Doing chores will teach important values and attitudes without having lecture about it. Children who are assigned certain tasks need to be told that everyone in the home is working for a common goal of keeping the home running smoothly. Try to include them in the planning of the chores, as they need to know they are a part of the family team. Listen to their input and concerns and be fair to each child.