perfectionism (personality trait)

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perfectionism (personality trait)

Alex's challenge

2006
Eleven-year-old Alex Kim has a difficult time hiding a secret from the other girls at summer camp as she tries to keep up with sports and relationships.

Megan's balancing act

Magic Attic Club
1996
Megan learns how to handle her fear of failure when she travels through the magic mirror and finds she is an important member of the Flamingos gymnastics team.

Freeing our families from perfectionism

2002
Discusses the way perfectionists think, explains that perfectionism is harmful rather than beneficial, and presents guidance for overcoming it and ridding it from one's family.

Perfectionism

what's bad about being too good?
1999
Discusses the dangers of being a perfectionist, with tips for easing up on oneself, gaining control over life, and getting professional help.

Slip! slide! skate!

2003
A young girl who wants to be the best ice skater in the whole class learns that it is just as important to have fun.

Too perfect

2009
Maisie is convinced that her life would be much better if she were as "perfect' as her much-admired classmate Kayla until, after working together on a school project, she realizes that Kayla's perfectionism is not as wonderful as it seems. Includes information for parents.

Alex's challenge

2005
Eleven-year-old Alex Kim has a difficult time hiding a secret from the other girls at summer camp as she tries to keep up with sports and relationships.

Loretta

ace Pinky Scout
2002
Loretta, unrelenting perfectionist, is devastated when she fails to earn the Golden Marshmallow Badge, but her grandmother's picture gives her a new perspective on things.

A taste of perfection

2002
Twelve-year-old Erin Morris tries to train her grandmother's dog to win a dog show and at the same time Erin strives to become perfect herself.

What to do when good enough isn't good enough

the real deal on perfectionism : a guide for kids
2007
Offers a children's guide to perfectionism. Discusses what perfectionism is, how people become perfectionists, and what problems perfectionism can cause. Also includes information about coping skills and activities.

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