Is your child devastated the Socceroos lost? Here’s how to help

The Socceroos' recent loss has left many Australian children heartbroken. But according to Shane Rogers, a senior lecturer in psychology at Edith Cowan University writing for The Conversation, these moments of disappointment can be teaching opportunities. Rather than dismiss your child's sadness, Rogers suggests using it to help them develop emotional resilience. Kids who learn to process setbacks constructively now build skills they'll use to navigate life's bigger challenges ahead.

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