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BecomingME brings you real life skills program for young people aged 6-12 based on stories from Adventures in Wisdom Curriculum

12/19/2025

When a child speaks up, are they a troublemaker… or are they courageous?

A friend told me that her youngest child was labeled as a troublemaker at school.

Why?

At the beginning of the school year, the class had a math test to evaluate what they remembered. The grades were low, and the teacher told the students they had forgotten a lot and needed to study more.

Her child stood up and said:

“That’s why we come to school — so you can teach us. Why should we study alone?”

The result?

He was kicked out of class.

And here’s what he learned from that moment:

• My opinion doesn’t matter.

• Being honest gets me in trouble.

• If adults don’t listen, why should I speak up again?

• It isn’t safe to express myself.

• It’s better to stay quiet than risk punishment.

But the truth is… this child wasn’t being rude.

He was being brave.

He voiced what the entire class thought but didn’t dare to say.

✨ When a child speaks up, they are not creating problems — they are showing courage.

✨ Our job as adults is to guide their voice, not silence it.

✨ When we listen, we teach confidence. When we punish honesty, we teach fear.

💥Let’s raise kids who feel safe to speak their truth.

💥 Let’s raise leaders.

12/18/2025

Celebrate Every Win, Big or Small 🌟

As parents, we often ask our kids, “How was your day?” but how about trying this instead: “What’s something you’re proud of today?” 🌱

It’s such a simple question, but it can help your child start to reflect on their own accomplishments—whether it’s something big, like acing a test, or something small, like being kind to a friend. These little wins build up over time, shaping their sense of self-worth and confidence.

When we ask this question, we’re not just acknowledging their successes; we’re helping them develop the mindset of looking for the positive in their day. Over time, they’ll learn to recognize their efforts and feel proud of what they’re achieving, even when it’s not perfect. 🏅

So, today, try asking your child: “What’s something you’re proud of?” And watch how their face lights up when they realize that their small actions matter.

What’s one thing YOU’RE proud of today? Let’s celebrate those wins, big and small! 💬👇

12/17/2025

I took the bus 🚎 today, and next to me sat a gentleman older than me. After exchanging a pleasant “hi,” he started to talk. For the entire 10-minute ride, he shared almost his whole life story. I learned about his wife, his two kids, grandkids, and how he enjoys riding the bus around the city. I smiled and just sat there, listening to his stories.

When the bus reached my destination, I politely said goodbye and told him it was a pleasure talking to him (even though he did most of the talking 😝). As I was about to get off the bus 🚃, his response really impressed me. He said, “It was a real pleasure, ma’am, to speak with someone again while riding the bus!”

After I left, I thought about his words—so simple, yet so powerful at the same time.

So, what did I learn?
The small things that come from the heart 💜 truly matter.

He was grateful to have someone to talk to. And I’m grateful I made his bus 🚌 ride a little more enjoyable!

There are so many ways to show gratitude—we just need to look around and be open to seeing them.

What are you grateful for today?

I remember when my coach once suggested I write down 100 things I was grateful for. I simply said, “That’s hard!” But once I started writing, I realized I had more than 100 things to be grateful for.

You don’t have to start with 💯 things.
Start each morning with your kids by sharing an attitude of gratitude note. Have each person list three things they’re grateful for that day.

Then, observe how your mood shifts after writing them. 😊

12/12/2025

THE POWER OF YET: TRANSFORMING NEGATIVE SELF -TALK

I hope by now you can see how passionate I am about fostering positive self-talk and a growth mindset in my students.
Today, I want to share a powerful method that I’ve been using in my classroom and coaching sessions.
So often, I hear my students say:
💥I can’t do it.
💥I don’t know.
💥I’m not good at…
And the list goes on. These are examples of negative self-talk. Our subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish between true or false statements—it registers whatever information is received.
The Power of YET.

As I recognize the impact of negative self-talk, I encourage my students to add the word “YET” after their statements.
So the new sentences become:
I don’t know… YET.
I can’t do this… YET.
I don’t get it… YET.
I don’t understand… YET.
I’m not good at this… YET.
💁Can you feel the difference?

This is called The Power of YET.

Using the word "YET" helps my students transform their limiting beliefs into opportunities for learning and growth. Instead of thinking, I can’t do it, they start to believe, I don’t know it yet, but I can learn it. This shift empowers them to build resilience and perseverance.
They begin to understand that the challenges they face are temporary obstacles on their path to mastery.
Try This Exercise with Your Child 🧒!

Give it a try with your child and watch the magic unfold! Start using the word YET today, and see how it changes their mindset.

🟢I’d love to hear how it goes—share your experience with me!🟢

12/11/2025

Confident kids don’t just “figure it out” — they learn how to make good choices one small step at a time. 💡

When we pause and ask, “What do you think?” or “How could we solve this together?”, we’re not just helping our children decide — we’re teaching them to trust themselves.

Every little choice — from what to wear, to how to fix a mistake — helps them practice thinking things through. 💕

So today, take a breath, offer encouragement, and let them lead a little.
Because confident decision-makers aren’t born… they’re coached, encouraged, and empowered at home.

12/10/2025

Modeleazā convingerile copilului tau despre success

Atunci când copiii ajung sā creadā ca succesul este rezultatul unor factori asupra cārora ei nu au nici un control, scad sansele ca acestia sā depunā efortul, perseverenta si practica necesarā pentru a-l obtine.
Foloseste acest proces pentru a-ti ajuta copilul sa vadā ca munca este cheia succesului:

1️⃣. Atunci când face ceva bine, descrie lucrul respectiv fārā sā-l lauzi; Exemplu- "Ai rezolvat corect problema numārul sapte din tema ta de la matematica. "
2️⃣. Intreabā-l - "Cum ai fācut asta? "
3️⃣. Oferā-i trei optiuni: 1. Ai muncit din greu? 2. Ai continuat sā incerci chair dacā a fost dificil? 3. Ai exersat?

Fiecare dintre acestea reprezintā un gând corect care-ti va ajuta copilul sa elimine gândurile negative ale neajutorārii.

4️⃣. Asigura-te ca rosteste cuvintele cu voce tare, pentru ca ceea ce spuem devine adesea realitatea noastrā. Ceea ce spune copilul nostru devine probabil realitatea sa.
5️⃣. In cazul in care copilului îi este greu sā rāspundā la intrebāri sau nu stie ce sā spunā, zāmbeste-i si pune-i aceastā intrebare: Dacā ai sti, ce variantā ai alege ?

12/09/2025

“The best decisions start with a pause, a breath, and a child who knows how to think things through.”

1️⃣.Teach the Magic Pause
Show your child that when something tricky happens, it helps to stop and take a “magic breath.” You can say, “Let’s pause, breathe in like smelling a flower, and breathe out like blowing out a candle.”

2️⃣.Make a Calm-Down Corner
Create a cozy spot with soft pillows, books, and maybe a stuffed animal. Tell your child it’s a place to go when they need to think, calm down, or decide what to do next.

3️⃣.Play “Freeze and Think”
During playtime, shout “Freeze!” and ask fun questions like, “What should we do next?” It turns pausing and thinking into a game.

4️⃣.Ask Gentle “Thinking” Questions
When your child faces a problem, try asking: “What might happen if you do that?” or “What’s another idea you could try?” It helps them practice seeing choices.

5️⃣.Talk About Feelings with Stories
When reading bedtime stories, pause and ask, “What do you think the character should do?” or “How do you think they feel?” It connects emotions to decisions.

6️⃣.Praise the Pause
When your child takes a moment to think before acting, say, “I love how you stopped to think first!” This shows them that thinking is powerful.

7️⃣.Do Breathing Games Together
Make mindful breathing fun — pretend to blow up a big balloon, smell a yummy cookie, or breathe like a sleepy lion. It builds self-control in silly, joyful ways.

8️⃣.Draw the Problem
If your child is upset, ask them to draw what happened or how they feel. Talking about their drawing helps them slow down and see different choices.

9️⃣.Family Thinking Time
When you’re deciding something small (like what game to play or what snack to have), let your child help. Ask, “Why do you think that’s a good choice?” It gives them practice thinking out loud.

🔟.Reflect Together
After a big feeling or a choice, talk gently: “What worked well? What could we try next time?” It helps them learn that thinking is something we keep getting better at.

12/05/2025

“It’s okay to not know, but it’s not okay to not try.”

Mia sat on the floor, her sneakers untied.
She tugged at the laces and frowned.
“I can’t do it,” she sighed. “I don’t know how.”

Dad knelt beside her and smiled. “It’s okay to not know, Mia,” he said gently. “But it’s not okay to not try.”

Mia looked at her shoes. They did look tricky.
But she took a deep breath and gave it a try.
Loop. Twist. Pull.
The first time, the loops slipped apart.
The second time, the bow was wobbly.
The third time—she did it!

Her grin was as bright as her pink sneakers.
Dad clapped. “See? You didn’t know at first… but you tried.”

That afternoon, Mia taught her little brother how to tie his shoes.
When he said, “I can’t do it,” she smiled and repeated what her dad had told her:

“It’s okay to not know, but it’s not okay to not try.”

Trying is how we grow. Every “I don’t know” can become an “I did it!” when we give ourselves the chance to try.

12/02/2025

✨ “I don't fix problems. I fix my thinking. Then problems fix themselves.” – Louise Hay

This quote hit me differently today. 💭
So often we rush to solve everything outside of us — fix the job, fix the relationship, fix the situation…

But what if the real shift starts within?

Today, instead of asking “How do I fix this?”, I asked myself:
👉 “What am I thinking or believing that’s creating this stress?”

It’s amazing how different the world looks when your mind is in a better place. The clarity comes. The solutions appear. The energy changes. 💫

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause, take a breath, and realign our mindset — not scramble for a fix.

Try it. Rethink the problem by reshaping the thought.
You might be surprised how things shift on their own. 🌀

💬 What’s one thought you could shift today?

12/01/2025

Sa nu-i educam pe copiii nostri pentru lumea de azi. Aceasta lume nu va mai exista cand ei vor fi mari si nimic nu ne permite sastim cm va fi lumea lor. Atunci sa-i invatam sa se adapteze.

Maria Montessori

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What exactly is life coaching for kids?

Life coaching for kids is all about empowering kids through mindset development !

“No matter how much we love our children, we can’t give them self-confidence,self-esteem,or success in life.But what we can do, is help them develop it in themselves !” -Renaye Thornborrow, CEO, Adventures in Wisdom Inc.

Through story-telling and conversation kids learn how to use the power of their thoughts to create happiness, confidence and success I their life, so they can take their life, goals, and dreams wherever they want to go in their life.

1.Coaching helps kids develop resilience skills.A life coach helps children learn how to manage life’s “curveballs”-whether it’s facing a big change or dealing with a major disappointment.Kids learn how to bounce back and pick up themselves up so they can “go for it” in life.

2. Coaching helps kids develop self-esteem from the “inside out”. This helps kids learn how to base their self-esteem on who they are, not on what they have achieved, who they know, or what they do.

3.Coaching help kids leant to believe I themselves and build self-confidence.Alife coach helps kids learn how to move through anxiety and fear so they can stretch outside of their comfort zone, create courage, and go for their dreams with confidence.

4. Coaching helps kids develop their own “inner compass”. A life coach helps kids learn hoe to think for themselves and make good decisions, so they can stand up for peer pressure and be their own person.

5.Coaching helps kids learn to live life with intention versus drifting through life without direction. By learning self-leadership skills, kids develop an empowered way of thinking that will help them develop a vision for their lives.

Love & Blessings,

Camelia Bruckel -Wisdom Coach for kids

From Adventures in Wisdom coaching program for kids aged 6-12