01/30/2026
These past three years have stretched me in ways I never expected. Living in an RV, starting a business, and navigating motherhood have all pushed me out of my comfort zone. There have been moments when I wanted to quit, but learning to stay steady through challenges has been one of my greatest lessons—and it’s a lesson I hope to pass on to my son.
Building resilience isn’t about avoiding hard moments. It’s about learning to navigate them with courage and patience. Here’s how I’m working to instill resilience in my 2-year-old:
✨ Encouraging him to try new things – Whether it’s climbing at the playground or trying a new food, I give him the space to explore & figure things out for himself.
✨ Letting him borrow my confidence – When he’s hesitant to try something, I offer encouragement like, “You’re strong & brave! You can do it!” so he feels supported.
✨ Creating small challenges – I set up little tasks like stacking blocks higher, opening containers, or figuring out how to put on his shoes. It gives him practice working through frustration.
✨ Modeling calm responses – When my patience is tested (because toddler moments can be tough!), I try to take deep breaths & stay calm so he learns how to handle big feelings.
✨ Pausing before stepping in – It’s so tempting to help right away, but I wait a moment to give him the chance to problem-solve on his own. Most of the time, he surprises me with what he can do!
✨ Reminding him, “You can do it—just not yet” – When he gets frustrated, I remind him that learning takes time, and it’s okay if he can’t do it yet.
It’s not always easy to watch him struggle, but I know these moments are shaping his confidence and strength for the future.
How do you help your little ones build resilience? Let me know in the comments!
