Embracing cHANGE
What are you most looking forward to this season? Whether it’s the cooler temperatures making it easier to get outside to increase the physical activity that our bodies need or taking in the beautiful colors that help reduce stress and enhance your mood. Take advantage of what the season brings.
Did you know that the change in seasons can spark meaningful conversations with your children about the benefits of change, ultimately helping to reduce their anxiety?
As children witness the beauty of leaves changing colors and animals preparing for winter, it presents a wonderful opportunity for meaningful conversations about change. Discussing the changing seasons promotes family bonding and allows parents to gently introduce topics that may be on their children’s minds, such as learning new subjects, mastering instruments, or attending events with unfamiliar faces.
Using familiar seasonal changes to engage your child in dialogue about change can be incredibly effective. It creates a safe space for them to express their feelings about the various transitions they may be experiencing. By asking thoughtful questions related to these topics, you help to prepare your child’s brain and nervous system for changes they will face throughout life.
This practice fosters comfort around discomfort, encouraging your child to embrace new experiences and step outside their comfort zones. When they can relate to the familiar dynamics of nature, it instills a sense of security that allows them to approach new challenges with curiosity rather than fear.
You’re also nurturing resilience and adaptability in your child. Each discussion about change becomes a valuable lesson, empowering them to navigate life’s uncertainties with confidence and grace.
Tips for addressing change
Discuss the biggest concern about this change.
Discuss some available opportunities that come from change.
Discuss ways it may enhance your life that you haven’t considered.
Together, let’s celebrate these seasonal shifts as opportunities for growth and exploration!
Let’s encourage our children to embrace the beauty of change.