Focus On The Good Stuff

We are already into the 4th week of Summer Camp and everyday we asked Chloe how did it go. Of course, she would go on and on – about how some kids were bad to her .. and how some wouldn’t play with her. And her favorite words these days is “This is the worst day in my life!” – drama much ? So yes – it had been going on for a few weeks now and everyday – we promised to talk to the camp coordinators about it for her. Which we did – but you see – we weren’t teaching the kid the right thing – because then she would think that everything has to go her way – so last week – we taught her to focus on the good stuff. This evening – when i was bathing her – washing her hair – i asked her how did camp go ? she didn’t wanna tell me at first – but when she did – i reminded her that she need to tell me the good stuff first and then the bad. So she told me the good stuff – and forgot about the bad. So yes – focus on the good stuff – but that doesn’t mean that you don’t listen to her grieve – because what we may think is a small matter – is a big deal to them. But as parents – i remind myself to teach Chloe to also focus on the good things and only tell on others when she is “really” hurt. What about you ..?? are your kids this way? how do you steer them to the right way/direction?