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My response in the comments:
A go-to example I like to use is in the pilot episode of Darkwing Duck. Putting on the motorcycle helmet, something he thought wasn’t cool, to ensure he had a safe landing and could rescue Gosalyn, shows the progression of his character arc. The scene that makes it work, where Gosalyn is pointing out how unsafe the bike is, shows that she’s grown fond of DW and doesn’t want to lose someone else she cares about like she did her parents and her grandfather. It doesn’t have to tell us anything; it shows us and assumes the audience (and this IS a kids show) is smart enough to catch it, even if only subconsciously. Small moments are absolutely important.
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