Independent Play, Meltdowns, Boundaries -- Success Stories from My Inbox
Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
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Holding a Boundary
My wife and i sit with her while she vents, giving space for her to have that. The melt down ended so much sooner than any previous ones. Even when i'm not sure i should hold a boundary, i do gently and respectfully. It's easier for me to see that she just can't. I pay more attention to her early cues and see where it's going to be too hard. Instead of thinking, well she knows how to do it herself, i see where she's asking for connection instead of just seeking a negative response.
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