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Some night ago, my son and I took out some ring puzzles I had bought years ago. We laughed, tried different approaches and gently competed to see who could solve more. It was a simple family moment, but it reminded me of something I often tell him: focus on what you can do next.
Like many children, he sometimes forgets things before school. Instead of immediately bringing him a missing item, I try asking, “What could you do to solve this?” We also made a quick checklist together: 2S3W—snack box, storybook, watch, wallet and water bottle.
It works most days. Yesterday, though, he forgot his wallet again. I was concerned about how he would manage lunch before his after-school activity, but he had a snack with him and was able to manage that day.
At bedtime, we talked about what happened. We thought through other options he could use next time, such as asking a teacher for help, contacting me if he needed food, and checking his belongings before leaving home. It was a calm conversation, without blame.
As parents, we want to spare our children every difficulty. Sometimes, when the situation is safe and manageable, we can give them room to try, then talk through what they learned afterwards. A forgotten wallet becomes more than a mistake—it becomes practice in asking for help, planning ahead and finding a solution.
Cheers Learning