Learning naturally without coercion can take many unexpected turns. This is a story about how a young person starts showing interest for math through their own intrinsic motivation.
Tag: trust the process
Raising a neurodivergent teen
My neurodivergent teen is developing and getting both more independent and autonomous – but in other ways that I hadn’t expected. I just need to stop comparing him to other kids AND TRUST him and his process.
How we solved our toothbrushing struggles
In my family toothbrushing has always been a struggle. Teo has had a really hard time remembering, and I have always thought it was my job (as his very responsible mom) to remind him.
Your kid wants to quit?
How can we deal with situations where our kids want to quit the stuff we think they love or should do? Should we nudge or lean into trust?
Supporting a neurodivergent teen
My son is developing and getting both more independent and autonomous – but in ways that I hadn’t expected. I just need to observe carefully to see it, and stop comparing him to other kids. And trust him and his process.