When a child makes a mistake, too often we bring up everything they’ve done wrong in the past. But as Peter Mutabazi shared on the podcast, that can send the message that growth doesn’t matter. That no matter how hard they try, their past will always define them. And what does that lead to? A child who stops trying. I loved how Peter talked about his first foster placement, how that child struggled with meltdowns at school. Five days in a row of full-out tantrums. But then something happened. It dropped to four. Then to three. Then two. And Peter celebrated every one of those steps. He didn’t ignore the struggle, but he focused on progress rather than just problems. This conversation reminded me of how powerful it is to honor the small wins, the efforts, the nearly-there moments that show kids they are growing. That they are seen. That they are more than their worst day. In this week’s episode of How to Talk to Kids About Anything, Peter Mutabazi and I talk about love, trauma, fostering, and the powerful lessons we learn when we show up for kids again and again, especially when they’re hurting.” 🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts and share with someone who needs this message today. #ParentingWithPurpose #FosterCareLove #ChildDevelopment #ProgressNotPerfection #HowToTalkToKids #DrRobynSilverman #PeterMutabazi #ParentingPodcast #TraumaInformedParenting
from Dr. Robyn Silverman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQzl6Si2ibs
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