Every child is a universe of potential. There’s no perfect way to raise kids. And yes, we’ll keep making mistakes, just like our parents and their parents did. But here’s what’s been working for me “so far”:

• Watch your kids fall and fight every instinct to rush in. That split second when they pick themselves up? That’s where resilience is born.

• Hand them a “broken/fixable” toy and step back. The pride in their eyes when they fix it themselves is worth more than a thousand “good job” stickers.

• Spend time on the floor, building caves with pillows and tents with bedsheets. These aren’t just games. they’re the foundation of trust that’ll carry you through the tough times.

• When they succeed, celebrate their effort, not just their victory. Show them you’re proud in ways they’ll remember forever.

• When they fail, high-five their courage to try. Life isn’t about perfect scores; it’s about getting back up, covered in dirt, grinning.

• Give them missions, not orders. Watch them transform from “I can’t” to “I did it!” That’s the real parenting high for me.

• Sometimes the best teaching happens when we shut up and let them figure it out. Their solutions surprise me every time.

This isn’t parenting advice. it’s just battle-tested moments 😂. Take what resonates and leave what doesn’t.

Would love to hear your stories: what’s been working for you and what hasn’t?

#Nostr #Dadstr Lessons Learned.