Hey Lykkers! 💬 Let's be honest—guiding our kids to find their true interests can feel like walking a tightrope sometimes 🎪 We want to support them, but not push too hard.

We want to give them freedom, but also guidance. Been there? Same here. So I'm sharing what actually helped me with my little one—real-life, no-fluff tips that might help you too 💡💕

Start by Observing, Not Controlling

Before jumping in with "Let's sign up for piano lessons!", I took time to watch what my child naturally gravitated toward.

Was it drawing? Asking questions about space? Dancing to music in the living room?

Those quiet clues said a lot more than any conversation.

Let your kid lead, even if it's messy or random at first.

Give Them Variety (Without Overloading!)

One of the biggest mistakes I made at first was signing up for everything—swimming, robotics, art, coding... 😅

Spoiler alert: It burned both of us out.

Now I rotate one new activity at a time and give it a few weeks before deciding if it's a yes or a pass.

Too much at once just makes it harder for your child to focus on what truly excites them.

Don't Push What *You* Love

This one took me a while to learn...

Just because I loved writing as a kid doesn't mean my child will!

When I noticed I was steering conversations back to my own interests, I took a step back.

Support means showing up, not shaping them into a mini version of us ❤️

Support the Journey, Not Just the Talent

Your kid doesn't have to be a genius at something to enjoy it.

My daughter loved painting even though she didn't draw like a "pro."

We kept painting because it made her happy, not because she'd become the next famous artist.

Joy should come first. Skills can grow later 🌱🎨

Celebrate Small Wins

One thing that boosted my child's confidence? Noticing and celebrating the tiny wins.

Like, "Wow, you tried the guitar again today!" or "I saw how focused you were on that puzzle!"

These small praises helped her feel safe and excited to keep exploring 💪🌟

Let Them Quit (Sometimes)

Yup, I said it.

If something makes your kid miserable, it's okay to stop.

It doesn't mean they're giving up—it means they're learning what fits and what doesn't.

That's part of the process too. And trust me, letting go of one thing often opens the door to something better ✨

Alright Lykkers 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

What's something your child showed interest in that surprised you? Or maybe you're still figuring it out?

Drop a comment or DM me—this parenting journey is wild but beautiful, and we're in it together 💬💙