09/24/2026
Every time we do something for a child that they could be helping with, we risk sending the message: “I can’t do this for myself.”
Whether the challenge is putting on their shoes, buckling their car seat, or learning a new skill, kids should be involved in the process.
Inviting them into the challenge sends a very different message:
“I want you involved because I know you can do it.”
It may be more difficult. It might take more time. And they might not succeed at first. But the long-term investment of involving children in these simple challenges gives them opportunities to discover what they’re capable of.