The school year can make it easy to focus on the big things. Grades. Tests. Homework. Attendance. New skills. Milestones. But some of the most meaningful signs of growth never appear on a report card. Maybe your child walked into school without needing quite as much reassurance. Maybe they asked for help when something felt difficult. Maybe they tried a new food at lunch, handled an unexpected change, or came home and told you about something that bothered them. These moments