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How to Talk to Your Children About Taking Action
Posted: January 22, 2025
Transforming great ideas into meaningful actions is what distinguishes leaders from the rest. The ability to set goals, stay motivated, and work toward achieving them is an essential life skill—and as a parent, you have the unique opportunity to help your child develop this powerful mindset.
This month, your child will be learning strategies to “Amplify Their Action,” including how to:
- Turn ideas into reality
- Set S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound) goals
- Stay energized and committed to achieving their aspirations
As a parent, you play an essential role in supporting these lessons. By practicing these principles as a family, you can create an environment where growth and progress thrive. Here’s how you can help your child Amplify Their Action and make these lessons truly impactful:
1. Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals Together
Goal setting becomes more meaningful when it’s specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. Work with your child to identify what they’d like to achieve, write it down, and develop a clear plan of action.
Take it one step further by setting shared family goals. Whether it’s saving for a special trip, improving a skill, or completing a community project, family goals reinforce teamwork, accountability, and perseverance. Watching everyone work together toward a common goal is a powerful motivator for kids.
2. Be the Head of Their Support Team
No one achieves goals alone; a strong support system is key. Let your child know you’re their biggest fan and the captain of their support team.
Ask them how they’d like you to help:
- Do they want reminders?
- Would they like you to celebrate their wins?
- How can you encourage them when challenges arise?
Your role as their cheerleader builds confidence, strengthens your bond, and shows them that progress is always worth celebrating.
3. Embrace Failure Together
Failure is an inevitable part of achieving big goals. It’s also one of the most valuable teachers. Help your child understand that setbacks are not the end—they’re simply opportunities to learn and grow.
Share your own experiences of when things didn’t go as planned, and explain how you turned those moments into lessons. By normalizing failure and modeling resilience, you teach your child the importance of persistence and adaptability.
4. Model the Behavior You Want to See
Children learn best by example, so show them what it looks like to set goals and take action. Share your personal strategies for staying motivated, adapting to challenges, and following through.
If you encounter obstacles, let your child see how you handle them and adjust your approach. When they observe you persevering, they’ll internalize the idea that success is not about perfection—it’s about persistence and growth.
Take the Journey Together
By working with your child to apply these strategies, you’ll not only help them Amplify Their Action but also strengthen your connection as a family. Setting goals, celebrating progress, and overcoming challenges together creates a foundation for growth and resilience that will serve your child for a lifetime.
This is your chance to double the impact of these valuable lessons and create a home environment where progress and potential thrive. Let’s work together to turn ideas into action and help your child achieve their personal best!