5 Visuals Every Parent Needs to See 🤯
Hey hey! Happy Tuesday!
Yesterday I shared a “10 visuals every kid should see” on Instagram. Parents wrote back saying the creative visuals really clicked with their kids (and themselves!) 🤩
Soooo I decided to create the parent version for you here!
Each visual is packed with amazing insight into how you can best support your kids ❤️
Reply to this email with your favorite! I would love to hear from you!
1. Failures are lessons, parents!
When you feel the urge to save your kid from 'failing', take a step back and remind yourself that those failures and hardships build grit, character, and resilience.
Don't rob them of the opportunity to turn short-term hardships into long-term character 💪
When they fall short of your expectations or their own, ask open-ended questions.
- "What can you learn from this?"
- "What's something you wish you did differently?"
- "How can you improve next time?"
2. Zoom out and trust the process.
I get it. Progress can feel really slow some days.
When you feel anxious about it, zoom out and remind yourself that growth happens in seasons, not sprints ❤️
The skills they're building today won't pay off until months (or years) from now... and that's exactly how it's supposed to work.
Trust the process. Trust the timeline. Trust that the seeds you're planting today will grow! Which leads me to number 3... 🌱
3. Zoom out and trust the process.
A classic quote..
"The day you plant the seed isn't the day you eat the fruit."
Growth can invisible at first... especially when you're planting seeds with your tween or teen.
My parents always told me: "Attitude isn't everything, it's the only thing." I rolled my eyes. I cringed. I thought they were being dramatic.
But then, halfway through college, something clicked. All those seeds they'd planted suddenly sprouted. I started owning my attitude and it changed everything.
(looking back, I realize I'm basically an attitude coach now! Thanks, Mom and Dad 😂 )
The truth? You may not see results tomorrow. But if you keep planting seeds today, they will grow 🌱
And if you want to speed up the process? Work with a coach and mentor! We help kids ages 12+ build the mental systems around motivation, confidence, and time management—so your seeds take root faster. Click here to apply to work with my amazing team! 💛
4. Stars > Boxes
Society wants to mold your kid into what it thinks they should be.
Don't let it 🙅♂️
When you feel the urge to push your ideal image (or culture's ideal image) onto your kid, pause and remember acceptance creates ownership.
The happiest, most confident kids OWN what makes them unique—and they have parents who help them own it too ❤️
So here's my challenge for you: Don't just accept what differentiates them. Amplify it.
After all, why would we want to fit into that box right there when that box leads to burn out, unfulfillment, anxiety and lonliness?
Just sayin' 🤷♂️
5. Amplify their strengths, too!
We focus SO much on kids' weaknesses that we completely miss their strengths.
Think about it: How does it feel when your partner, boss, or friend only points out what you're doing wrong—even though you know you're doing things well too?
It feels AWFUL 😞
Here's what to do instead:
Notice what your kid does well. Then say it out loud:
- "I noticed that you ___."
- "I appreciate ___ about you."
- "I'm proud of you for ___."
When kids feel seen for what they do well, two things happen:
- They keep doing those things (because it feels good to be recognized)
- They gain the confidence and motivation to work on their weaknesses too
Catch them doing something right today. Then most importantly, TELL them!
I hope this helped you!
Again, I'd love to hear which is your favorite! Hit reply and let me know!
Have the best week ever!
Coach Will 💛
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#3: Follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn for more tips, tools and techniques to help your child succeed.
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