This week on Sitting In A Car, a mum writes: ‘I don’t even start sensitive conversations with my child, because I don’t want to get it wrong. Help!’

It’s SO good to talk about getting things wrong.

There are many areas of life where you mightn’t even start something because you’re afraid of mucking it up.

How bad is it – REALLY - to get something ‘wrong’? 

Could you give your child a gift when you allow them to see you mess up?

You might show them it’s a normal part of life to get things a bit a#@*ways sometimes.

And they see it’s ok to be vulnerable when you say, “Hey, sorry! I got that wrong - here’s what I know now”. 

What if ‘getting it right’ involved not being perfect, but loads of small steps forward?

The truth is, when we show our kids that it’s ok to always be learning, we’re modelling wonderful life skills - around vulnerability, and taking care of relationships that mean a lot to you. 

So there’s nothing to fear around not doing it perfectly. Not at all.

Sarah x