Ep 7: When you hear, "I'm not smart."

Rooted and Growing Podcast · Sep 10, 2026 · 17m

Your first instinct might be to say, "Yes, you are." There is another option. It helps your child build something even more powerful—their own internal voice.

Hearing your child say, "I'm not smart," "I'm stupid," or "Everyone else gets it but me" is heartbreaking. You've watched their determination since they were little. You know what they have accomplished.

In this episode of Rooted and Growing, we'll look at what might actually be underneath those words and how you can respond without taking ownership of the struggle away from your child. We'll talk about why speed doesn't equal…