Facing Childhood Fears
The whimsical worries of childhood! My two tiny tornados, Jack and Jacob, are navigating the wild world of kid fears. Jack, my 8-year-old mini-me, is convinced that his basketball skills will fail him (and so will his friends). Meanwhile, Jacob, my fearless kindergarten explorer, is certain that mischievous monsters are hiding in every crayon box.
As their mom, it’s my job to save the day (or at least offer a comforting hug).
I let them know how wonderful they are. That everyone, even Lebron James missed shots sometimes (sorry Lebron). For Jack, we’re perfecting his jump shot (with a healthy dose of mom jokes to distract him from any misses). And when friendship fears creep in, we have a secret handshake and a reminder that I love him more than ice cream (a serious commitment!).
As for Jacob, well, that’s where the trusty monster spray comes in! With a spritz and a grin, those pesky creatures don’t stand a chance. I sent a bottle to his kindergarten class, complete with a label that warns of “monster emergencies only!” Now, whenever a monster dares to hide under a desk, Jacob’s got his trusty spray at the ready.
In the end, it’s not about erasing fears but about facing them with humor, heart, and a whole lot of mom love.
Jack and Jacob are learning that their fears don’t define them – their resilience, creativity, and joy do! And as their biggest fan (aka Mom), I couldn’t be prouder of these two tiny titans, slaying monsters and sinking shots with style.
