Way to Know

Our children are wise.

They oftentimes know exactly what they need.

When they’re being adamant about something you maybe don’t understand, ask them more. See what you can learn.

And when they make a clear call for themselves - whether it’s to stop eating their dinner because their belly is full, or it’s to not want a friend over when it’s a perfectly beautiful day, or if they want space and don’t feel like talking, or they need to lie down instead of play, notice.

Give it to them and see - just how much they know. About themselves. It’ll surprise you, I’m sure.

And when you witness this knowing, fistbump them and acknowledge it, “Way to really know what you need, sweetheart.”