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Scenario

When children find joy in both building and destroying

My 9-year-old builds elaborate Lego worlds and then smashes them dramatically and starts over and I do not know if this is creative or destructive.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The child experiences the full cycle of creation and dissolution as naturally integrated rather than morally opposed forces.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

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Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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