I let them try

Trying is a part of learning. This can be hard work – for them and for you.

You play a big part in this process. Supporting their growth, development, and education may mean encouraging, waiting, helping, allowing… it means providing tools, space, time… The tension of a problem contributes to finding the solution.

Great job dad, great job mom – you set the stage so that they could approach a totally new experience with confidence. And whether or not they liked it, finished it, or rocked it – they took a risk and learned from it.

They tried it.

 

Published by Dana Allen PhD

Dr. Dana is parent advocate & family coach specializing in grief work, moving through trauma, and transitions with RAISING PARENTS ALLEN CONSULTING; an appreciator of art, Italy, and gardens; Adventure Nerd; Mom; Poppy; and Christ-follower.

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