If you didn’t see the original Toy Story movie, you missed the clever and infamous scene where Woody and the rest of Andy’s close-knit family of toys wait to hear what new gifts Andy received for his birthday. As parents, we need to embrace it to raise successful, independent young adults.Įven actor Tom Hanks, the voice of Woody agrees: “To be alive is to be in a constant state of change.” It’s necessary to help us grow and learn. Toy Story helps us realize that we can’t stop change. As Andy drives down the road, Woody sadly whispers, 'So long, partner.', accepting that it's time to move on. He recommends that he and his friends be passed along to a new child, Bonnie, to start a new beginning of their own. Now, Woody realizes it’s time for him to do the same thing. Although they have mixed feelings about watching him leave, Woody observes how his owner’s family is able to embrace the new adventures that await Andy. Andy, the child whose toys make up the characters in Toy Story, is preparing to depart for college. Toy Story 3 portrayed this message beautifully. We have no control over the things we can’t predict or know until we’ve experienced them. It’s necessary to help us grow and learn.įear is definitely a factor that makes many of us dread change.

As much as this sounds like a platitude, real change needs a positive platform to launch from you need positive, self-edifying reasons for taking on the challenge.” In 8 Reasons Why It's so Hard to Really Change Your Behavior, columnist David DiSalvo says, “One review of 129 behavior change studies found that the consistently least effective change strategies hinged on fear and regret. (Thank you, Buzz!)īut many of us dislike change. Their personalities, habits, weaknesses and strengths change faster than the speed of light. As parents, we watch our kids grow in leaps and bounds. They outgrow their newborn diapers and onesies faster than even Buzz’s lightyear travels. As the mom of eight kids, I thought I’d share eight of my favorite takeaways from this Pixar masterpiece.Īs parents, we learn quickly that although we’d love for time to stand still when we embrace our newborn for those first sweet weeks, the infant stage won't last. What struck me most about watching this inspired group of loveable and heroic toys rally, yet again, for the love of their “kid” was how many incredible, life-learning moments this series has taught us for nearly 25 years.

My kids and I kicked off our summer season with an incredibly special family night-we hit the movie theater and enjoyed an amazing road trip with Woody, Buzz and the other endearing, iconic characters of Disney’s Toy Story 4 for their best adventure yet!

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