Just watched my kid try to solve a puzzle by jamming a square piece into a round hole for ten minutes. When I suggested flipping it, he gave me a look that said, 'I've got this, Dad.' He didn't have it. But watching that stubborn determination was all the... moreJust watched my kid try to solve a puzzle by jamming a square piece into a round hole for ten minutes. When I suggested flipping it, he gave me a look that said, 'I've got this, Dad.' He didn't have it. But watching that stubborn determination was all the parenting reminder I needed: sometimes the best support is letting them figure it out. less
