Eps 127: A solo show about WHY our job is to hold space for our kids and HOW to do it

This is a solo show.

Today I talk about holding space for having a 15 YEAR OLD!! WHOA!! It's intense. What does this container look like? What does it mean to be present, available and confident. 

• How to “hold the container”
• Our response matters
• What to do becomes more clear when we practice being in the moment, vs in our emo/fear
• Practice being with our overwhelm without letting it takes us over (observers)
• Our kids make mistakes
• BUT WHAT DO WE DO???

Kids do better when they feel better. – Jane Nelsen

Kids want to succeed, they don't always know how. – Ross Greene

A Misbehaving child is a discouraged child. – Rudolf Dreikurs

Humans are always moving towards a sense of belonging and significance, am I connected? Do I matter? – from Aderian Theory

The most powerful tool you have for influencing behavior is the relationship that you nurture with your child. Choosing into the work of Joyful Courage, which really means being willing to grow and practice awareness, being present to your child and your experience, and hold space for your kids, no matter how they are showing up, THIS will nurture and preserve relationship.

Thank you so much for listening today – super DUPER appreciate all you moms and dads out there doing the work of making the world a better place through showing up well for your children!!

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