We Go Boldly Podcast

EPISODE 88: Belonging and Kids

Episode Summary

As we head back to school we thought we should take a break and talk about belonging. This impacts our children and it impacts us. Today we talk about the kids. Don’t be surprised if we talk a bit about our inner voice and our authentic self. Join us this week as we talk about how we can help the children in our lives find that sense of belonging.

Episode Notes

“Belonging is being accepted for being you. Fitting in is being accepted for being like everyone else.”  - Brene Brown

As we head back to school we thought we should take a break and talk about belonging.  This impacts our children and it impacts us.  Today we talk about the kids.  Don’t be surprised if we talk a  bit about our inner voice and our authentic self. .  

The challenge is that belonging isn’t measured by simply participating in activities like eating dinner together as a family, showing up to a school building, or joining a group. Belonging is measured by how we feel about ourselves and others once we get there.  

We spend time in this episode sharing the ways we can start building a sense of belonging at home.  It is not the easiest thing to do but we can start with simple steps like making rhythms and memories. We can give our children, and children in our lives a safe place to belong.  

Just take it from Mister Rogers, who knew how important it was for children to know that “I like you just the way you are.”  And join us this week as we talk about how we can help the children in our lives find that sense of belonging. 

GO BOLDLY HOMEWORK

1. Journal time. Think back to your  time as a child. When did you experience a sense of belonging? Was it with family or friends? Write why you felt that way? What triggered your sense of belonging?
2. If there are children in your life, what can you do to help ensure they have a sense of safety and belonging when with you?

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