the results.

So let's just say the nicknaming didn't go so well.

But my daughter and I do have a secret handshake, so secret in fact, that she never wants to do it with me.

With that not working it did get me thinking about something else, labels.

I guess I've always thought labeling your kids was one of the worst things you could do to them.

But what about positive labels? 

 

Like labeling your kid creative or smart or tough.

I think kids like having their own identity.

All parents recognize that each child comes with their own unique traits and gifts.

It's our job to help them figure out what those gifts are and how to best use and develop them.