Of course there are times when we need to challenge our kids to do more than they realize they can do. We don’t want them to miss out on the fun of a water slide simply because they’re nervous, or to skip a whole soccer season because they feel anxious about going to the first practice. That’s not what it means to see and support them. Likewise, we want to be realistic. Seeing a child means being aware of both strengths and weaknesses. So when you observe skills your child needs to work on—whether it’s patience, manners, impulse control, empathy, or something else—the loving thing to do is to
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