Superpowers

audriechad
Jun 4
2 min read

Building Your Child's Toolkit

How our kids explain Superpowers:

Everyone has a superpower — something they do, think, or feel in a way that is uniquely theirs. A superpower isn't always something that feels easy. Sometimes the things that make us different are the very things that make us exceptional.

How this supports your child?

Every child has a unique set of strengths — the way they think, create, connect, and solve problems. But when kids spend a lot of time being told what they can't do or where they don't fit, it gets harder to see what makes them remarkable. Learning to identify and name personal strengths helps children build a positive sense of who they are — one that isn't defined by their challenges, but by everything they bring to the table.

How does it help?

When children can see their differences as strengths rather than limitations, it changes how they show up — in the classroom, in friendships, and in the world. Kids who know their superpowers are more confident, more resilient, and more willing to try. They're also better equipped to advocate for themselves and find environments where they can truly thrive. (See how superpowers connect to self-belief in our Confidence block!)

Discover Superpowers at Home with Your Child!

Helping your child identify their strengths is one of the most powerful things you can do. Try these conversations and activities together.

Ways to explore superpowers at home:

Ask the right questions — "What do you love doing so much you lose track of time?" and "What do people always come to you for?" are great starting points
Reframe the "too much" — Too sensitive? That's deep empathy. Too intense? That's passion. Help your child see the strength inside the trait that's been called a challenge
Make a superpower list — Write down five things your child does, thinks, or feels in a way that is uniquely them — and revisit it on hard days
Notice and name it in the moment — When you see their strength in action, say it out loud: "That's your superpower right there"
Share your own — Tell your child what you think your superpower is and where it comes from. It opens up a powerful conversation
Celebrate what makes them different — Difference isn't a deficit. Help your child see that the world needs people who think, feel, and see things differently

The Strength Switch

How the New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish by Lea Waters, PhD