How to help your perfectionist child - The Washington Post

Parents can help temper perfectionistic traits by bringing “perfectionist thinking” out into the open, helping an adolescent regain perspective and learn to accept their limitations. Here's how.

From the outside, it can be hard to distinguish between a conscientious high achiever and an unhealthy perfectionist. The difference is the motivation that drives the behavior. While healthy achiever… [+5603 chars]

full article...