Mud News - July 13, 2026

Embracing Autonomy: Building Confidence Through Choices in Gaming

This week at Mud Club, we’re exploring what it means to trust yourself — making independent choices, trying things on your own, and building the confidence that comes from knowing you can figure it out. 💜 Members will take on solo missions and reflect on what they’re capable of when they back themselves. 

This Week’s Activities

🏡  Build Challenge  —  Trains and Planes 

⛏️  Survival Quest  —  Solo Mission 

🕶️  Quest VR Spotlight —  Among Us 

🎥  Stream Adventures  —  The Chambers 

🧰  Weekly Tool Idea  —  Dry Erase Calendar/Board 

💡 Why This Theme Matters

Autonomy — the ability to make decisions and act independently — is a key part of growing confidence and self-trust. When kids practice making choices in a low-stakes gaming environment, they build the courage to do the same in everyday life. Learning when to ask for help and when to back yourself is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. 

Ways to Support at Home

• Give your child space to problem-solve on their own before stepping in 

• Celebrate the attempt, not just the outcome — trying solo is the win 

• Ask them about a decision they made this week that they felt proud of 

• Talk about the difference between needing help and wanting reassurance — both are valid 

Try Asking Your Child

“What did you try on your own this week — how did it go?”

“How do you know when to ask for help and when to keep trying yourself?”

Confidence isn’t something you wait for — it’s something you build by doing. This week, your child is learning to back themselves, one solo mission at a time. 🎮💜 

Watch this week’s Mud News video below for a full rundown of the theme, activities, and what we’ll be exploring in sessions and the Clubhouse.