“Imperfect parenting moments turn into gifts as our children watch us try to figure out what went wrong and how we can do better next time.”
(This will go with parenting section) - Brene Brown
All behavior is communication. A few minutes of listening, observing and understanding, can save hours of miscommunication, frustration and conflict. A need met is a problem solved. -LR Knost (This will sit across form my photo)
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We have been wading through such uncertainty for the past year and a half. We see in our children levels of anxiety, depression and anger that have reached proportions and that feel unmanageable to you as a parent. As adults we are overstretched, tired and uncertain of what lies ahead.
You’ve summoned the courage to seek support for your child and you who are struggling. You world will open up as you acknowledge your vulnerability, slow down and relate to your child in a new way. This takes the capacity to self reflect and not self blame. Our parenting strategies are a blend of the history of origin stories along with our deep desires to try things differently. Often when we are stretched the leveraging of consequences is used as a default way of parenting.
I have an extensive background in working with young and school aged children and families and my philosophy is that it’s important to acknowledge the elephant in the room.