09/02/2026
On this Wellness Wednesday…..I might not have time for a full article today, but just a few thoughts 🖤
(And if I get time to expand on it I will 😉)
As our kiddos head back to school this week, I was reminded of something…..
Not only is it our responsibility to teach them everything we can, we must also remember that they’re always watching. So what kind of blueprint or roadmap are we providing them….?
Watching how we treat people, both publicly and privately. How we navigate stress. How we handle challenges and difficult emotions. Our reaction when things don’t go our way. How we respond to disrespect. The way we rise after we fall…..
Not only how we talk to others, but our interactions with those in our immediate orbit. Our parents. Our kids. Our partners and spouses. The way we treat people shows them what’s acceptable….and what’s not.
How you handle conflict. What do you do when you come to the realisation someone isn’t who they claim to be or turns out to not be a good person….? Navigating our mental health. They’re watching that.
The old “Do as I say not as I do” adage doesn’t really apply anymore, when we have the awareness that we can leave an imprint on them that can last a lifetime….both with our words and our actions.
So my Wellness Wednesday challenge to you, is to take a moment and reflect on what your kids might be observing….and would you be happy for them to continue on and perpetuate your actions, choices and behaviours…..?
Because our kids give zero f***s about how many followers you have, how loudly you can beat your chest, who leaves fire emojis in your comments section and lots of s**t that people on places like this can get wrapped up in…..they’re just like “Cool story bro” 🙄
They care about whether you show up when you said you would or follow through on what you promised. How you handle their difficult emotions, whether you are capable of apologising and if you’re a safe person for them to go to.
I’m still learning…..I consider it a privilege to try and show my boys not just with words, but lead by example, of what it’s like to be a good, kind, empathetic and compassionate person.
They also teach me 🩵💚