34. Nature vs. Nurture: What Is It Really?

Life's a Tripp

How can we lean into our children’s nature and learn to nurture it?

When our kiddos come into the world, they bring along their unique set of characteristics and tendencies. These inherent qualities are like pieces of a puzzle that make up their nature. It's the starting point, the foundation upon which their personality takes shape.
But here's the thing: while nature provides the initial blueprint, it's the nurturing environment that helps fill their buckets, allowing those innate qualities to flourish and grow. As parents, caregivers, and mentors, we are like gardeners tending to a precious garden. We create the nurturing soil, provide the right nutrients, and offer the care and support needed for those traits to bloom.
Imagine our kids' nature as a bucket waiting to be filled with experiences, knowledge, and love. It's up to us to add to that bucket—to nurture their nature—by surrounding them with positive influences, guiding them with values, and offering opportunities for exploration and growth. Each interaction, every conversation, and every moment spent together adds up.

Parenting is a learning journey—one where we adapt and grow alongside our kids. So, friends, let's keep filling their buckets with love, encouragement, and experiences that help them become the best versions of themselves.

Episode Highlights:

• Life’s too short to take it too seriously.
• How much can our nurturing impact their nature?
• Understanding our children’s nature.
• Nurturing their gifts.
• Focusing on inner workings vs final results.
• Filling their buckets.
• Don’t get caught up in the rat race.
• Truly seeing our kids for who they are.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Ryan and Shannon:

• Follow Shannon on Instagram
• Follow Ryan on Instagram
• Visit Shannon’s Website

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.