![]() The more you go to point C instead of point B, the stronger the pathway from point A to C is. You start at point A, but instead of going to point B, go to point C every time. The neat part is that you can rewire those neuro-pathways by consciously making a different choice. We develop these neuro-pathways where, simply stated, we have a road right inside of our brain that goes from point A to point B. We talked about the neuroplasticity of the brain, and that brains do the same thing over and over again, creating habits. In the Learner’s Lab, we did an activity a few months ago where we talked about the brain, and how their brains are wired related to habit building. You get to be the person they go to.Īnother activity that you can do with kids is study the brain with them. Brainstorm a few ways to handle those struggles, some for when you are present and some for when they are out on their own.īy encouraging them to help come up with a plan for solving the problem before it even happens, you’re creating an ongoing conversation where you get to be your kiddos partner. Explain that certain situations are harder for them, then invite them to troubleshoot with you. Problem-Solve as a TeamĪnother way to help your kiddo discover themselves is to problem-solve struggles together. Explain how their brain is wired and that it’s not wrong. They may ask why they act in a certain way or why they can’t do what others can. When your kids ask questions about themselves, don’t evade answer them. We want to give them the gift of understanding because knowledge is power, but we also want to be open and honest with them. When our kids understand how their brains are going to be working in given situations, they are able to speak up, embrace their differences, and become their own champions. When we give them this gift of understanding that their brain is wired in a way that causes some struggles or makes some things easier for them, they can increase their level of self-acceptance and knowledge. They’re thinking negative thoughts about themselves. And I know from talking with my own kids that when they feel off or different, they’re feeding their own inner critic about what’s going on. I’m sure your internal dialogue was less than complimentary. Think back to when you were a kid, and you felt out of place. They’re going to give themselves the label of… So when the question of labeling comes up, let’s remember that by not labeling your kids in some way or explaining how their brain works, they’ll label themselves. When it comes to a kiddo who is different from the kids around them, they know they’re different in some way, shape, or form. We can help our kids see the beauty of how their brains are wired and teach them that this is why they are who they are, so that they can be the most beautiful and amazing versions of themselves. ![]() One of the absolute most important things we can do for our differently wired kids: gifted, twice-exceptional, anxious, sensory, ADHD, autistic, or any other neurodivergency, is to help them understand who they are through self-discovery.
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