Continuing our series - Things We Didn't Learn in School, I dig into three childhood messages that become beliefs and triggers -this is a skeletal list to get the conversation started. When these three areas are judged, attacked, or dismissed, our kiddos form beliefs about themselves, the family, and the world around them.

Physical attributes -Physical attributes cannot be changed. We don’t want our kiddos going through life like chameleons, changing their appearance to meet whatever the standard happens to be that day.

Interests And/Or Habits-When our kiddos are judged for their special interests, it injures not only their beliefs about themselves but the world around them. They begin to believe there is no place in this world for them.

Talent or gifts. Are your kiddos being judged for talents or gifts that are unique to your community or family? Is quelling their interest teaching them that they are somehow “wrong” and need to fix themselves by burying their talents?

Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I share my personal experiences so you can understand your children's beliefs, triggers, and trauma.