Ep.7/Seeing Life Through a Different Lens: Embracing Your Child's Perspective
Season 2/Episode 7/Seeing Life Through a Different Lens: Embracing Your Child's Perspective
Children have a way of seeing the world that’s unlike anything else—full of curiosity, wonder, and fresh perspectives. In this episode, we explore the profound beauty of viewing life through a child’s eyes and the invaluable lessons their perspective can offer us as adults.
I share a personal story of seeing an event through the lens of a child’s photos and how it completely shifted my understanding of that moment. From the candid insights children share to the unique way they process big topics like loss, this episode is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and create space for the kids in your life to express themselves fully.
In This Episode, We Cover:
The unexpected insights gained from viewing a child's photos taken at a familiar event.
How a child's perspective can shift our understanding of family moments and shared experiences.
The importance of listening to children without immediately responding, allowing them to express themselves fully.
Navigating sensitive topics like death with children by observing their cues and creating a safe space for questions.
The value of letting children experience life through their own lens, even if it means embracing technology like mobile phones.
Timestamps / Chapter Markers
02:02 Witness the Photos They’ve Taken
02:37 How Different Would Our Albums Look?
02:48 Something Drove a Curiosity in Her
03:11 Lean Into Her View
03:39 Her View Expands
03:51 Kids Shift Away From Our Guidance
04:07 When I Listen to Her, I Don’t Have to Respond
04:37 They Don’t Want to Hear Your Side of the Story
05:01 A Beautiful Member of Our Family Passed Away Recently
05:24 They Had a Lovely Connection
05:51 “I’ve Got a Question”
06:54 Do What Feels Comfortable for You
07:00 Brave Enough to Attend
07:08 Just Do What’s Right for You
07:27 We Are All Picking Up Different Details
07:57 Seeing It Through Her Own Eyes
08:17 Let Her Witness Her Life
08:26 Take the Pressure Off
08:37 Let Her Share Her Story
09:22 Setting Myself Up for Success
09:26 Witness the World Through a Child's Lens
09:41 Ask Them About Their Perspective
09:48 What Was It That You Liked?
09:52 Create That Safe Space
09:56 They Have So Much Insight
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