It's important for children to know we all have internal conversations at times. You may have heard your child say something like: “I’m not good at this,” or “I’m so stupid,” or “It’s all my fault,” or even “I shouldn’t have even tried.” Perhaps some kids don’t say these things out loud, but maybe they refrain from doing certain activities or speaking up in school because they’ve already convinced themselves that they’re not good enough. Over time, these behaviours can grow into what we all have come to know as the inner critic.The following video is a great conversation starter with your child. I recommend you watch it first and then find a way to share with your child or your family as a whole to discuss.