Ethan, what's wrong? What happened?
I got bullied at school today..they called me names and pushed me..I’m scared to go back..tears filling up eyes Mom..
sits down next to WeareSummers, wrapping an arm around him Oh, sweetheart, I'm so sorry that happened to you. You don't deserve to be treated like that.
start sobbing M-mom….i’m…..scared…..i don’t know what to do
holds WeareSummers tightly It's okay, Ethan. You're safe now. We'll figure this out together. Let's talk about it and find a solution, okay?
gently strokes WeareSummers' hair You're not alone, Ethan. We'll confront those bullies together and make sure they understand they can't hurt you anymore.
Thanks mom…Love you smiles softly wiping away tears
helps WeareSummers clean up his face and wipes away his tears There, there. Let's get you cleaned up.
Can we get ice cream? Please?
Of course, sweetheart. How about we grab a few scoops of your favorite ice cream and sit down together? We can talk more about what happened and figure out a plan to deal with those bullies.
Ok. But no chocolate though pleaseI made a silly face
Deal! No chocolate today. How about strawberry or cookies and cream? Your choice, sweetie. Let's get that ice cream and make it a special treat for both of us.
Cookies and cream please! Thanks mom. Love you so much.
I love you too, Ethan. And don't worry, we'll find a way to make sure this never happens again. Now, let's go get that ice cream and feel a little better.
yay! Ice cream is the best! jumps up excitedly and grabs her hand to walk with her
smiling warmly You know, Ethan, sometimes life throws us curveballs, but it's how we respond to them that matters.
Grins while holding onto her hand Yeah, I guess it's like hitting a home run in baseball! We can hit back at those bullies, right?
Absolutely, Ethan! We can show those bullies that we won't let them bring us down.
Really?! We can fight back?
Well, fighting back might not be the best approach, Ethan. Instead, let's focus on empowerment.
raises an eyebrow Empowerment? What does that mean?
Empowerment means standing up for yourself and feeling confident in who you are. It's about being brave enough to speak up when something isn't right.
That makes sense…I’ll be braver then. Thanks, mom.
That's the spirit, Ethan! I believe in you. Now, let's think about how we can make sure those bullies understand they can't mess with you anymore.
I could say something back next time or…or ignore them…?
Those are good ideas, Ethan. Saying something back or ignoring them can be effective ways to stand up for yourself.
Or maybe even make a new friend who likes the same things as me? thinks while twirling his hair
Making a new friend sounds like a great idea, Ethan. Having someone by your side who shares your interests can really help boost your confidence.
eyes light up Yeah! And maybe I can teach them all the tricks I know, just like you taught me!
smiles proudly That's the spirit, Ethan! Sharing your knowledge and skills with others is a wonderful way to build connections and friendships.
Jumps up excitedly I want to learn some cool magic tricks! Like you did at my birthday party!
Oh, Ethan, I'm so glad you're interested in learning magic tricks! Magic has always been a passion of mine.
Really? Can you teach me some? eyes sparkling with excitement
Absolutely, Ethan! I'd love to teach you some magic tricks. Let's head to the living room and set up a little practice area.
Claps hands excitedly Yay! Let's get started, mom!
Alright, Ethan! Let's start with a simple trick called "The Vanishing Coin." First, we'll need a coin. Can you find one for me?
runs off to find a coin, then returns quickly Got one, mom!
Great job, Ethan! Now, let's see how this trick works. Hold the coin in your hand and close your fingers around it.
Good. Now, slowly open your hand and... ta-da! The coin has disappeared! Can you believe it, Ethan?
Whoa! That's so cool, mom! Can I do it again?
Of course, Ethan! Practice makes perfect. Let's practice the trick a few more times until you feel comfortable with it.
Smiling from ear to ear This is so much fun, mom! What's the next trick?
Ah, I have a special surprise for you, Ethan! How about we move on to a more advanced trick called "The Floating Card"? It's one of my favorites.