Parenting Guide

Thu, 12 Jun

I Almost Pulled My Kid Out of PlanetSpark — But I’m Glad I Didn’t

Two months into our PlanetSpark journey, I found myself teetering on the edge of cancellation.

I had enrolled my son with hope—hope that he’d blossom into a confident communicator, that he’d learn to articulate thoughts with precision and poise. But early on, that hope felt misplaced. The sessions, although professionally conducted, seemed repetitive. My son wasn’t thrilled. I wasn’t either.

Some days he was enthusiastic; other days, he dragged his feet. I began second-guessing the value. Was this just another online class? Was I simply throwing money into a structured Zoom call?

I was ready to quit.

🌟 The Turning Point

Then something shifted—quietly, unexpectedly.

One evening, I overheard him explaining a card game to his younger cousin. Nothing fancy. Just casual sibling banter.

“Let me break it down in steps,” he said, “First, pick a card…”

He sounded composed. Structured. Like a mini-teacher. His sentences were clear, logically sequenced, and sprinkled with calm confidence. I didn’t interrupt, but I noticed. This wasn’t the same child who mumbled his way through stories two months ago.

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Curious, I reached out to his PlanetSpark coach for a candid review.

She shared a Day 1 vs. Week 6 video comparison. The difference was stunning.

In the first video, he was hunched, barely audible, eyes darting away from the camera. In the sixth-week video, he stood tall, smiled, maintained eye contact, and delivered a short narrative with layered emotion and well-paced modulation.

That wasn’t just growth—it was transformation.

Then came another surprise.

After a mishap at home—a broken vase, courtesy of a clumsy attempt to grab a toy—he handed me a letter of apology. A full page. Perfectly structured, emotionally sincere, and remarkably mature.

It read more like a reflective note than an impulsive “Sorry, Mom.” He’d clearly taken time to organize his thoughts, express remorse, and even suggest ideas to make up for it. I didn’t know whether to hug him, praise him, or keep the letter as a keepsake.

Maybe all three.

🧠 What I Realized

Until then, I had been measuring progress in fireworks—big wins, visible changes, school accolades.

But PlanetSpark’s impact doesn’t come in bursts. It unfolds in quiet moments.

  • In how a child explains a game.

  • In how they apologize with dignity.

  • In how they offer feedback or ask clarifying questions.

It dawned on me: I had been looking for drama, and missing finesse. Confidence doesn’t always shout. Sometimes, it whispers.

🗓️ By Month 3: The Spotlight Moment

In the third month, the subtle turns became a showcase.

His school was organizing a Zoom farewell. Teachers asked for student volunteers to host it. I expected my son to defer, as he had many times before.

But he came to me, already bubbling with plans: “I volunteered to host! I’ve got the opening lines ready, and I think I’ll add a fun riddle before starting the games.”

This wasn’t a school assignment. It wasn’t nudged by parents. It was self-initiated. Voluntary. Proud.

He ran that farewell like a mini anchor. He greeted classmates warmly, guided transitions, even handled an awkward mute-unmute moment with humor and grace.

It was a full-circle moment. And suddenly, every repetition, every storytelling prompt, every feedback tracker made sense.

🤔 Is PlanetSpark Good for Kids?

Yes. But with a caveat: you need patience.

PlanetSpark isn’t a theatrical course promising overnight change. It’s a habit-builder. A space where children try, speak, stumble, learn, and gradually evolve.

You may not notice growth in the first few weeks.

You may feel the classes repeat frameworks or exercises.

But these repetitions are purposeful—they build rhythm, muscle memory, and subconscious self-belief.

It’s only when you start spotting the shifts—in dinner table conversations, sibling banter, or Zoom hosting gigs—that you’ll realize how far your child has come.

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💬 Final Verdict: Why We Stayed

We were ready to quit. And we almost did.

But something about those subtle wins—the structure in his thoughts, the spark in his voice, the empathy in his apology letter—made us pause.

And when we did pause, we saw progress that was real, grounded, and lasting.

PlanetSpark reminded us that transformation doesn’t always come with drama. Sometimes, it comes softly. Like a child who slowly grows into their voice, their presence, and their sense of self.

We stayed. And we’re glad we did.

No matter what type of learner your child is, PlanetSpark helps set your child up for success by providing online classes with a curriculum that's designed to develop essential skills to make your child future-ready.

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No matter what type of learner your child is, PlanetSpark helps set your child up for success by providing online classes with a curriculum that's designed to develop essential skills to make your child future-ready.

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No matter what type of learner your child is, PlanetSpark helps set your child up for success by providing online classes with a curriculum that's designed to develop essential skills to make your child future-ready.

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