As I reflect on luck and parenting after a few very challenging years, some thoughts come to mind. Luck is often seen as an unpredictable force that influences the course of our lives, but it can also be nurtured by that environment we create, this is especially true in the realm of parenting. Positive parenting plays a crucial role in shaping how our children perceive luck and their ability to leverage it for personal and social growth. When we as parents foster a supportive, encouraging, and emotionally secure environment, we are helping our children develop the skills and a mindset that will allow them recognize and seize opportunities. So luck is not solely a random occurrence; it can also be the result of preparedness meeting opportunity. When we equip our children with emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, and a growth mindset they are better positioned to “create their own luck.” Positive parenting contributes to this by nurturing traits such as resilience, curiosity, and confidence, enabling our children to navigate life’s uncertainties with optimism and determination. At times life is messy and parenting is messy, so much is out of our control and when we embrace the mess and work to create a space that emphasizes warmth, structure, and encouragement. This approach builds a stable foundation that fosters resilience, optimism, confidence, curiosity and gratitude even in the face of difficult and challenging circumstances.
Beautiful Mess Mama 