Baby Aaron was tiny and cute. His parents fed him, held him, and rocked him every day.

Aaron learned, “I am safe. People take care of me.”

Toddler Matthew wanted to do everything by himself. He tried to put on his shoes and said, “I can do it!” His parents smiled and let him try. Matthew learned to be independent.

Little Franky loved making up games. He lined up stuffed animals and called it “Soccer School.” Mom, Dad, and Great-Grandma encouraged him. Franky learned, “My ideas are good!”

Aaron, now 10, loved practicing soccer every day—kicking, passing, and running fast.

When he was not on the field, he watched soccer games or played video games with his brothers. Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa cheered them on. Aaron learned, “I can do hard things when I practice and have fun.”

Matthew worked hard in school and helped his team. He also liked playing video games with his brothers. Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa guided him. He learned, “I am strong and capable.”

Franky loved soccer. When he was not playing, he watched soccer games or played video games with his brothers. Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa encouraged him.

He learned, “Practice and play help me grow.”

Franky was 14. He liked soccer, art, music, and video games. He also loved watching soccer games on TV. Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa helped him explore his hobbies. He learned, “I am discovering myself.”