The Power of "Yet"

The start of school can be intimidating for kids, teachers, and parents. But we don't have to be everything or do everything all at once.

This is where the power of "Yet" comes in. When our youngest came home from her Kindergarten class she taught us about this amazing superpower. 

"Mom, I can't write my name pretty ... yet." "Dad, I don't know everyone's name ... yet."

These were things that were important to her, and we wondered where this positive attitude had come from. So she told us. 

When her teacher saw her and the other children being frustrated, she taught them that they might not be able to do those things yet, but that eventually they would be able to. THE POWER OF YET! It's so simple, but so comforting at the same time.

This Kindergarten teacher changed not only those kids' lives, but ours. She helped us see that we don't need to be perfect or even good at something right away.

So, when your child comes home and says they can't do something or is frustrated, you can explain the power of "Yet."  Or when you try something new and want to give up, you can remember the power of "Yet." 

You might not have any friends ... Yet. You might not be confident at performing in front of a crowd ... Yet. But it will come! Just keep going and practicing, and even if it's seems like progress is slow, that confidence, that skill, those experiences will come if you keep trying and being patient.

Thank you Kindergarten for the power of "Yet."