The Wobble is Worth It: Our New Story on Resilience and a Parent's Gentle Push
There are few moments that capture the journey of childhood quite like learning to ride a bike. It’s a perfect storm of excitement for a shiny new bicycle, frustration after a wobbly fall, and the pure, soaring freedom that comes with finally finding your balance. That very journey—the wobbles, the fear, and the ultimate triumph—is at the heart of our newest free story, now available on Books for little souls.
We are so excited to introduce you to "Tamasha Takes off Her Training Wheels."
In this rhyming story, you’ll meet little Tamasha, who is ready to leave her slow, secure training wheels behind. With her dad’s comforting hand on the seat , she tries her best, but the bike wobbles and she tumbles down. After a few tries and a scraped knee or two , her spirits sink, and she cries, "I'll never ride this!" —a sentiment so many of our kids (and even ourselves) have felt when facing a new challenge.
What makes Tamasha’s story special is the beautiful way it illustrates two powerful tools we can give our children:
The Power of a Parent's Words: When Tamasha is ready to quit, her mom doesn't just say "try again." She kneels down and offers a new strategy, whispering, "Just trust your own balance, let go of the fear. Imagine you're flying, a bird in the breeze." This is a wonderful example of how we can help our children reframe their anxiety and use visualization to build confidence.
The Power of a New Mindset: Tamasha takes her mom's advice. She takes a deep breath, closes her eyes, and pictures herself soaring through the air. This small shift in her mindset is all it takes. When she tries again, there's no wobble and no sway—just the pure joy of riding with power and grace.
This story is a gentle reminder that our role as parents is sometimes to hold on tight, and sometimes, it's to provide the loving words that give our children the courage to let go. It teaches our kids that it's okay to be scared, it's okay to fall down, and that with a little perseverance and a change of perspective, they can find their own balance and speed on their way.
We hope you'll read "Tamasha Takes off Her Training Wheels" with your little ones, especially when they're facing a new "wobbly" moment of their own.
