Candy Confession

6 y/o: Mama, I wanted to tell you... I ate some candy without asking you first.

Me: Oh? Well you're telling me now, so thank you, bud. How many pieces did you have?

6 y/o: Three.

Me: Ahh. Well that's probably enough for today. Thanks again for telling me. Let's see-- what greatness did you just show?

6 y/o: Oh I also was going to eat a fourth piece but I stopped myself!

Me: WHOA! That's amazing that you know your limits! So check it out: You showed honesty with me, and integrity, by telling me what happened... what else?

6 y/o: I know: I showed WILL POWER!

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I love helping him grow his Inner Wealth (a #NurturedHeartApproach concept), and teaching about character qualities in the moments they're being demonstrated, so it lands more deeply and is based in first-hand experience.

I hope he always comes to me freely like this. No shaming or lecturing or hiding or lying needed.

[Originally posted HERE]