Sometimes confidence doesn’t come from mastering the process. It comes from feeling noticed. My kid may not always understand why he’s doing something at school, but when people cheer him on for trying, you can see the pride grow. And the more that happens, the more he wants to engage. That’s how belonging is built. Not all at once. But moment by moment. What’s a small moment recently where your kid, or you, felt seen or celebrated?
Today was part of Spirit Week at my kiddo school. The theme today was wear your fancy clothes. So obviously, I sent him in a red velour tracksuit. And that's the reminder for me that belonging isn't about understanding everything about the process. It's about being seen and celebrated for showing up.
Today was part of Spirit Week at my kiddo school, and the theme today was wear your fancy clothes. So obviously, I sent him in a red velour tracksuit. Very fancy, very festive, very on brand. So he doesn't always understand why school does some of the things it does. I mean, the process doesn't always make sense to him. But was doesland is when he gets out of the car and people notice him, when they say, hey, great job. When they tell him that he looks awesome and you can see it in real time, he stands a little taller.
He's a little more engaged and more proud of himself. And that's the reminder for me that belonging isn't about understanding everything about the process. It's about being seen and celebrated for showing up. So what can we do to help celebrate you so you feel a little more seen.
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