How to Model Confidence and Intuition for Your Kids

Last week, while rushing home from work and mentally juggling dinner, bedtime, and the last to‑dos of the day, I paused long enough to ask myself a simple question: “What do I really want to do tonight?”

The answer surprised me—I wanted to sit outside, eat dinner on a blanket, and enjoy the evening with my family.

So I listened. I stopped at the grocery store, grabbed dinner and some fresh fruit, and drove straight to the park. Luckily, like most moms, I had a blanket, a ball, and hand wipes in the trunk—just enough to turn an ordinary weeknight into a memory.

We ate slowly. I felt the warm weather on my skin, heard birds chirping, watched my kids run freely. For the first time that day, I was fully present. My cup overflowed.

That small decision reminded me: our children learn confidence and intuition by watching us trust our own desires. When they see us pause, listen inward, and choose what feels aligned, we teach them to do the same.

So I leave you with the question that guided me: What do you want today?

When you honor that answer, your kids learn to honor theirs.