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What Bluey Reminds Us About the Power of Words
- Alice Kuo
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Recently, I found myself curled up with my daughter Isabella watching Bluey, a beloved children’s show that many of our Nihao kids adore. One moment in particular stopped me in my tracks:
“When we criticize our children because we’re angry or tired, they don’t stop loving us… they stop loving themselves.”
That one hit me hard—as a mom, as an educator, and as someone who deeply believes in the importance of early childhood development.
We’ve all had those moments. The long days. The messes. The meltdowns. The mental fatigue. But in those challenging spaces, I’m reminded of just how powerful our words can be. The way we speak to children becomes the way they speak to themselves.
Research confirms this too: the way adults speak to children plays a key role in their emotional development — even before age 5. (Harvard reference ↗)
At i-Immersion, and through our Nihao School program, we commit to nurturing not just the academic and developmental growth of our students, but their emotional well-being. Our approach is rooted in empathy, play, and trust. We believe that kindness, patience, and intentional language can help children build confidence and self-love that lasts a lifetime.
As part of our learning culture, we’ve started a small Bluey book collection at Nihao School. These are books that Isabella and I read together at home and now share with our students. They spark meaningful conversations, laughter, and a quiet kind of reflection—even for grown-ups.
After all, these stories aren’t just entertainment—they’re gentle, important reminders of how to be human.
Ready to learn more? Curious about how we bring social-emotional learning to life through language and play? Learn more about our Nihao School program.
And if you have a favorite Bluey moment or parenting takeaway, we’d love to hear it in the comments below!
Disclaimer: Bluey™ and all related characters and images are © Ludo Studio, BBC Studios, and Disney. This post is shared for educational and parenting reflection purposes only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the creators.
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