Cheer up your little girl who has just lost the spelling bee contest. Assure her of your love and pride even if she didn’t win first place. Plan a special time for bonding so she will forget her disappointment. You can take her to the park for an afternoon picnic.

Pack a small basket and fill in with her favorite fruits and snack items. Bring along a bag of grape licorice you can share between yourselves. Don’t forget the cooler jug with refreshing cold juice or water and a big blanket where you can sit on. Talk about happy things and she’ll soon perk up and be her cheerful self again.