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<\/div>\nWords are incredibly powerful, and Stacey Truman, a mother and employee at Kingston Primary School in Virginia, understands this very well. Stacey has been working in the school cafeteria for nine years now, and during this time, she has watched children grow into teenagers and embark on their journey in the real world.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\nAs a mother and an employee, Stacey can\u2019t help but feel a maternal instinct when the kids come to the cafeteria for lunch. She wants to do something meaningful for them, something that will inspire them and help them see things from a different perspective. Inspired by a routine she had with her own children, Stacey came up with the idea of \u201cTalking Bananas.\u201d<\/p>\n
Every day, Stacey would pack her kids\u2019 lunches and include a message to encourage and motivate them. She realized that these simple words had the power to change their mindset and make their lives a little easier. With this in mind, she started writing uplifting messages on the bananas in the school cafeteria so that the students would have some inspiration with their lunches.<\/p>\n
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Word quickly spread about Stacey\u2019s act of kindness. The school administration and parents noticed what she was doing. One day, the principal visited the lunchroom, picked up a banana, and discovered the phrase, \u201cBe your best self\u201d written on it. Without much thought, she took a picture and shared it on Twitter along with the heartwarming story. The post went viral, with moms all over the country applauding Stacey for her thoughtful gesture.<\/p>\n
The students were thrilled with their \u201ctalking bananas.\u201d They couldn\u2019t wait for lunch break to rush to the cafeteria and see what message awaited them. Stacey continues to reach out to the children with these positive messages, hoping to inspire them to achieve great things and live their lives without negativity.<\/p>\n
The words children encounter as they grow up play a significant role in shaping their future. They need someone to tell them that the world can be a better place if they make it so. They need to learn the value of determination, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. It\u2019s essential for kids to understand how to set their priorities in life and that there are good-hearted people out there.<\/p>\n
As parents and caregivers, it\u2019s crucial to shield our children from negativity and critics. Instead, let\u2019s speak life into them and empower them to become the best versions of themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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