Kids deal with pressure, so teach them about composure before the inevitable happens so they feel in control of any situation they find themselves in.

As human beings, we become what we are over time.

Every aspect of our being grows and develops continually.

Eventually, your child will learn about bullying, domestic violence and other negative behaviours in our society.

Hopefully, they will not learn about these topics first-hand.

However, in Australia, bullying is common in today’s world.

In America, kids attend school where there happens to be lots of shootings.

Knowing how to respond and the best behaviour in situations like these is essential for kids.

Having the confidence, knowledge and skills to deal with difficult situations helps.

Your child wants to feel that they can cope with whatever happens.

Nobody is cool, calm and confident at all times. However, someone may come to mind when you think of the word ‘composure’.

Some people cope with challenging situations more than others.

Teaching children about composure allows them to learn they can cope in difficult situations.

Most leaders can handle stressful situations and support others during the process.

They appear to be natural leaders but have learnt to adapt and handle situations throughout their lifetime.

Specifically, think of a doctor who is saving a life, a person who is heading a rescue team. Or a life-saver who has spotted someone who appears to be at risk of drowning.

Because of learning how to overcome challenging or complex situations, more opportunities open up for people who maintain their composure.

Not only do you want your child to be able to ring for help, whether it be police or ambulance if something happened to someone they were with, but you want them to feel confident in themselves for doing so.

Teaching children basic information such as names, addresses, and phone numbers is helpful if they are ever in a situation where the adult caring for them collapses.

A child’s confidence soars when they know the answers to essential questions and what to do in certain situations.

We’ve all seen the news where a child has saved another child by jumping into a pool and bringing them to the surface, consequently saving a life, or calling for help when a parent collapses, whether going next door or getting on the phone.

Teach children about landmarks when you are out driving – all these little things matter, as, one day, they could make a significant impact.

Please help your child by teaching them what to do in challenging situations to feel relaxed, calm and confident and maintain their composure during difficult times.

Hopefully, they’ll never need it, but wouldn’t it be great if they did need it and they knew what to do?