Sticking at something when the going gets tough is an essential skill. As parents, there are things you can do to help your child learn how to persist in the face of challenges – a skill that will help them achieve their goals at school and beyond. Help your child to understand that we all face challenges and that when they find something hard, persistence – or refusing to give up – will give them the best chance of reaching their goal. Check out this tip sheet on the Spark their Future website for tips on developing your child’s persistence ‘muscles’.