Why Empowering Kids Matters to Scott Feld, Children's Author and Coach
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
Scott Feld, a children's author and coach, created a book and courses to help kids build self-confidence and resilience through play-based activities, inspired by his experiences with his own son and other children.
WHY IT MATTERS
Empowering children with confidence and resilience is vital for their personal growth and mental health. Teaching kids to recognize and harness their inner strengths helps them overcome challenges, benefiting both them and their families.
Takeaways (13) View 4 quotes
I want my son to know he has what it takes before life tries to convince him otherwise.
Fear and doubt are real, but I don't let them be the reason I don't show up.
I wished someone had taught me this stuff as a kid, so now I make sure kids learn it.
I noticed parents got as much from the book as their kids did.
I wrote a book for my son first — everyone else was secondary.
I wrote a book for my son first — if he gets something out of it, that's the whole point.
I noticed parents were finding the kids' book useful for themselves too, which I didn't fully expect.
I wrote a book for my son so we'd have a shared language when he gets stuck or scared.
I noticed parents reading my kids' book and realizing it applied to their own thinking too.
Feeling resilient means external things don't run your mind — you feel like you're in control.
I want my son to know he has what he needs inside him to not get stopped by fear.
Real confidence means your own head isn't the thing stopping you.
I wish someone had taught me this stuff as a kid — it would have changed everything.