All the classes the kids attended at our one-day FSY were great, but one stood out to them. We have a woman in our ward who is a marriage and family therapist. She taught a class on self-compassion that resonated with our kids. On Sunday night the topic of hugs came up and Cooper said the teacher had encouraged them to learn how to give hugs. I guess she had also taught about positive self-talk with phrases like, "You are loved" and "You matter." The boys demonstrated but the words got a little tangled.
Cooper: (after giving Peter a big hug, then stepping back to look him in the face) You are matter.
Peter: Thanks, you are too.
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