💬 Parenting Out Loud: The Unexpected Gifts Our Kids Have Given Us
What quality or characteristic do you admire most in your kid(s), and how has it impacted you?
Parenting often focuses on what we’re teaching, correcting, or guiding our kids through—but what about the lessons they teach us?
Maybe it’s how they stay calm under pressure, or the way they find joy in the smallest things. Maybe it’s their ability to ask tough questions that makes us think, or how they show empathy even when they’re struggling themselves.
What have your kids’ unique qualities taught you, and how have they shaped you into a better person?
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the traits in our kids that inspire us and help us continue to grow and evolve.
📌 I’ll share my reflections in a pinned comment to get things started.
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My oldest, at 20, has become someone who commands every room she enters with the confidence of a seasoned leader. She faces every challenge with fearlessness and embraces risk with a courage that leaves me in awe. Her ability to navigate life with such strength and assurance is a testament to her growth and the endless potential she carries.
My youngest, now almost 18, has developed an extraordinary ability to understand and connect with others on a deep level. Her intuitive sense of others' emotions and the tenderness with which she tends to those around her is unlike anything I’ve ever known. She’s cultivated a wisdom and compassion that’s beyond her years, and it’s a privilege to watch her grow into the remarkable person she is today.
These qualities—they’re not just things I admire, they’re gifts that have helped me grow as well. Their courage has taught me to face challenges head-on, and their empathy has deepened my own understanding of others. Watching them evolve and become who they are meant to be has been one of the greatest lessons in growth, inspiring me to keep growing alongside them.
So much to appreciate and learn from these two:
Older daughter: True grit, even in difficult times; willingness to step outside her comfort zone; love of family; killer smile; great mom!
Younger daughter: Courage to do what's hard; truth seeker; insightful; killer smile; great mom!