How to Help Your Child Overcome Stage Fright

Each year our local elementary school hosts a talent show for all the children in grades k-5. The goal of the talent show is to allow children to showcase their talents in an open and free environment and at the same time we don't realize it but they are building characteristics for their future. When your child is so overcome with fear they have a hard time performing in front of a group. Here are some tips to help you help them.

Instructions

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      First, try to understand what they are really afraid of. Talk to them about it and find out if they are afraid to mess up or afraid that they will be made fun of. Is it because it will be in front of adults or other kids or both?

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      Now that you have nailed down the problem, allow them to practice their act, speech, song, or dance in front of a group of people they feel comfortable with such as their family or friends so that they can feel that their performance is welcomed.

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      Have everyone attending give them good helpful feedback that will make them feel like they did a great job even if they really screwed it up. Children are afraid to mess up in front of other people, especially if they have an issue with perfectionism.

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      Tell your child that everyone there will not care if they mess up because they will think that it is intentionally part of the act. Remind them to keep going even if they screw up a little because then people won't really notice.

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      Last but not least let your child practice as much as they can. Video tape it so they can see that really look good doing what they are doing and that they can do this. Remind them that no matter what you will be proud of them and things should go more smoothly.

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