The Therapy Edit On a simple thing that improved my relationship with my kids
Apr 11, 2022
A simple phrase can revolutionize parent-child bonds, as one mother discovers by saying, 'I love being your mummy.' This new habit provides perspective during chaotic moments, anchoring love amidst challenges. She reflects on the importance of modeling imperfection for children, emphasizing that they learn from mistakes and reconciliation. Moreover, her approach seems to inspire gratitude in her kids, highlighting the positive ripple effects of small changes in parenting.
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Wistful Bath-Time Gratitude
- Anna Mathur describes hearing her five-year-old say, "I'm the luckiest guy in the world" while playing in the bath and listing loved ones.
- The moment felt like an unprompted overflow of gratitude that delighted her and illustrated the effect of a new habit.
Say "I Love Being Your Mummy"
- Try saying to your child, "I love being your mummy" or "I'm the luckiest mummy in the world" regularly and randomly.
- Use the phrase to zoom out of stressful moments and reconnect to love as your relationship anchor.
A Phrase That Regrounds Perspective
- The phrase helps Anna widen perspective and step out of chaotic parenting details into a grounding bigger picture.
- She finds it restores perspective quickly and brings her back to love as the foundation of the relationship.
