Stray Reflections Raising ourselves, not just children
Jun 21, 2025
Discover insights from a transformative parenting book that stresses actions over words in guiding children. Learn how to foster emotional connections through techniques like 'love bombing' to enhance parent-child bonds. Explore the importance of emotional honesty to cultivate empathy, while navigating sibling dynamics and the challenges of raising teenagers. This engaging conversation encourages self-awareness and understanding, setting the foundation for healthier family relationships.
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Children Mirror Our Own Upbringing
- Children mimic what we do, shaped by how we were raised, rather than what we say.
- Wanting to do better than our upbringing is sacred and means raising ourselves too.
Prioritize Love Bombing Time
- Give children "love bombing time" with focused attention where they lead.
- Prioritize comfort and presence to build secure bonds that ease future separations.
Empathy Builds Sleep Security
- Invest empathy early by being present at bedtime, creating comfort and security.
- Teach self-soothing by consistent soothing first, not by ignoring the child.
