Tonight with your 5 to 8 year old
The prompt
“Was there a time you were wrong about something, and it actually turned out okay in the end?”
What to listen for
If they can talk about it without much shame, they're building the belief that being wrong doesn't make them bad or unlovable, a huge, healthy foundation for taking risks in life.
If they seem to still feel embarrassed remembering it, that's a great moment to remind them that everyone is wrong sometimes, including you, and that it never changes how much they're loved.
If they say "I don't know," share a time you were wrong and it turned out fine, to model that it's safe to admit.
What this tells you
How comfortable they are with this shows whether being wrong feels safe or shameful to them right now.