The Daily Dad This Is Always Up To Them
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May 1, 2025 Explore the importance of empowering kids to prioritize effort and enjoyment over external outcomes. Discover how teaching children to focus on self-reflection can build resilience and a positive attitude. Reflect on the insightful words from Cheryl Strayed that remind us all to embrace the cards we're dealt. Tune in for practical advice on helping the next generation thrive amidst challenges.
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Kids Control Their Response
- Kids don't control many external factors like height, coaches, or classroom experiences.
- What is always up to them is how they respond to these circumstances and the effort they put in.
Focus on Effort, Not Outcomes
- Focus on whether kids had fun and did their best, not just on outcomes like winning or passing.
- Encourage them to reflect on how they could have prepared better and how they played their hand.
Play Your Cards Fully
- Teach kids they have an obligation to play the cards they're dealt with full effort.
- Help them understand the importance of committing fully to their circumstances and making the best of them.
