My Daughter Said, "I'm Stupid!" - Here's How I Responded

So one of my all time favorite values I try to instill in my children is the value of perseverance and hard work. It's a topic we regularly circle back to so you can imagine my shock when my 6-year old once blurted out "I'm stupid" while trying to learn a new skill. With such a global statement, I knew I couldn't rush in with logic, dismissiveness or reassurance "You don't mean that! You're not stupid. You're learning. Blah, blah blah." - Even though that's exactly what I wanted to say! So, in this week's episode I share a quick story time of how I handled her statement so that she walked away feeling: ✅ Understood and connected with me ✅ More equipped to understand how her mind works ✅ More self-confident and willing to try hard things These conversations can feel tricky as parents so I hope this episode helps you! Don’t forget to check out my free anger eBook - "Your 3-Step Plan When Your Child Gets Angry or Aggressive” www.themompsychologist.com/ebook TIMESTAMPS ► Introduction: 0:00- 03:55 ► Step 1: 03:56 ► Step 2: 04:33 ► Step 3: 06:24 ► Step 4: 07:04 ► Step 5: 09:43 💌 Get TMP Times in your inbox every Monday. Start your free 7-day trial 👉🏽 https://www.themompsychologist.com/tmptimes 💌 Free Parenting Script Pack: https://themompsychologist.com/script-pack FREE 2-MIN QUIZ: ► WHAT'S YOUR PARENTING STYLE?: Find out your parenting style and simple things you can do to shift your approach for better behavior! https://www.themompsychologist.com/QUIZ SHOP MY FAVORITES ► Check out my Amazon Storefront and shop my favorites https://www.amazon.com/shop/themompsychologist LET'S BE FRIENDS! ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themompsychologist ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themompsychologist BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY ► hello@themompsychologist.com DISCLAIMERS: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. All content I create, including this video is for educational purposes ONLY. This is not meant to diagnosis or treat any mental health conditions or substitute mental health treatment in any way. Please consult with your child's pediatrician or a local mental health provider when considering trying new interventions.