46: Importance of Self-Reflection

In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share four  practical tips of how to teach self-reflection to your children and teens and strengthen your bond with them.

1. Feelings Journal
2. Three Good Things Exercise
3. Letter Writing
4. Daily Reflection Questions

Self-reflection is like holding up a mirror in which children and teens can see their true selves, free from external judgments. Just as a mirror reveals details that might otherwise go unnoticed, self-reflection helps them observe the nuances of their own thoughts, feelings, and reactions. In doing so, they become more self-aware and resilient, gaining clarity that guides them through life’s complex landscapes. And as you stand beside them, encouraging and sharing in these reflective moments, you become a constant, reassuring presence, strengthening the bond between you as you both journey through the ever-changing reflections of growth and understanding.