Hope is like a muscle – if we want to strengthen it, we’ve got to train it.  And it's so much more than a wish or a want.  Hope is an embodied confidence in God – even when things aren’t going our way.  And because it’s a skill, we can teach our kids how to be hopeful.   In today’s episode you’ll learn why reminding our kids of the seasonal and cyclical nature of life is so important to cultivating hope.  I also coach on how we can lovingly hold space for our children so they know they don’t have to face anything in life alone. And finally, we discuss how teaching them to question their thoughts can change the way they see the world and strengthen their hope.   Episode 58 – Encouraging Optimism Without Toxic Positivity From Helplessness to Optimism Study TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach   “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!