Are We Accidentally Teaching Our Children They Can’t

We all want the best for our children, but what happens when our good intentions accidentally hold them back?

In this episode, Lauren Edmunds explores the concept of “learned helplessness” and how stepping in too quickly to fix a bed, tie a shoe, or finish a task can inadvertently send the message: I don’t trust you to do this.

Lauren looks at how children, including neurodivergent and non-verbal students, pick up on our body language and actions just as much as our words.

She shares practical ways to change how we communicate, celebrate effort rather than perfection, and give children the trust and space they need to build real capability and self-belief.