Do you walk on eggshells?
Have you ever found yourself tiptoeing around your child's emotions, hesitant to upset them?
Do you worry about what others might think of your child's behaviour?
You're not alone – many of us have been there. However, it's crucial to recognize the difference between protecting our children from harm and rescuing them from discomfort.
Walking on eggshells might seem like a good option in the moment, but deep down, our children need to know we can handle their feelings, that they’re not too much for us. When we tiptoe around their emotions, it creates a feeling that they THEY are too much for us and it leads to not only more of the behaviour we're trying to avoid, but a lifetime of suppressing ourselves.
So, how do we break this cycle?
The key is finding a balance between setting loving boundaries and knowing when to let go. I find that parents I work with are either placing too many demands on their children or they shy away from making any demands at all. Both scenarios can create tension within the family, leading to normalizing certain behaviours just to maintain peace. Soon enough we’re sacrificing our own needs, wants and desires for our child. Which causes resentment and so the cycle goes…
My 6 years of being a parent have been far from a walk in the park, but when I look back, I am grateful to know what I know. I’m grateful I understand the nervous system and what trauma-responses look like. I am grateful I know how children’s bodies return to balance. I am grateful I understand the healing power of tantrums and laughter. I am grateful I don’t have to resort to threats and punishments.
I am grateful I can trust children’s innate goodness.
That's why I've created the Empowered Parenting Immersion, a transformative 5-week program designed to help families like yours overcome common challenges.
By joining this 5-week deep dive into Empowered Parenting, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the nervous system and learn practical, trauma-informed strategies to:
Create enjoyable mealtime experiences
Establish connected bedtimes for better sleep
Transform fears and anxieties into confidence and resilience
Navigate emotional outbursts with empathy and understanding
Lay the foundation for a healthy, balanced nervous system
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