GREAT READS → FREEZE FRAME Issue 874 · August 18, 2021

Two Sides of the Same Coin

With this in mind, it’s fairly easy to find cluesto discover my children's inborn strengths

Two Sides of the Same Coin
With this in mind, it’s fairly easy to find clues to discover my children’s inborn strengths

Point of focus: Two Sides of the Same Coin

 

What This Means

When I was growing up, my mother often assured me that whatever I struggled with most within my character would ultimately become what I excelled at most. This assertion turned my personal struggles into something of a badge of pride, as each challenge must mean that one of my greatest strengths was being unearthed.

As a mother, I’ve found this to be true regarding my children’s strengths and weaknesses as well. Despite the challenges I have with each of them, there’s always the other side of the  coin, their strengths and talents often highlighted by the very cause of my frustration. With this in mind, it’s fairly easy to find clues to discover their inborn strengths.

To Do

This week, keep a close watch on yourself and your interactions with a specific child. Whenever you feel frustrated with that child, work to find the other side of the coin. This will clue you in to some of his or her natural abilities. Take a picture of your child in either challenge or victory mode, and write a short note about the strengths you’ve noticed within her.

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