perfectionism (personality trait)

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.

Discusses the dangers of being a perfectionist, with tips for easing up on oneself, gaining control over life, and getting professional help.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Sally overcomes her perfectionism when her teachers and mother help her realize that making mistakes is a part of learning, and that doing her best is good enough.

Isaac is a perfectionist, especially when it comes to baseball, and is unable to cope when things go wrong until his coach asks him to help out with a Unified Sports basketball team on which intellectually-disabled and other children play together.