Hello kind grown-up,
Disappointment is often the first emotion we try to soften for children.
We rush to reassure:
“It’s fine.”
“You can do it next time.”
But disappointment has value.
It teaches:
effort
expectation
resilience
When we allow children to feel disappointed — without rescuing them too quickly — we teach them something steady:
Setbacks are survivable.
You might say:
“That didn’t go how you hoped.”
“That’s disappointing.”
“I’m here.”
Then let the feeling move.
✨ Lenny’s letter continues gently for supporters below.
