Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled How Our Boundaries Free Children to Play, Create, and Explore
May 26, 2021
Discover the magic of boundaries in parenting! Janet shares how setting limits can actually enhance a child's creativity and self-exploration. A parent recounts a charming anecdote about her son's obsession with drawings after a simple mistake. The discussion unpacks the emotional aspects of parenting, emphasizing how children’s challenging behaviors can be cries for help. Learn how balanced supervision fosters independence, allowing kids to thrive in their playful adventures!
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Behavior Signals Children Are Stuck
- Demanding or challenging behavior often signals that a child is stuck emotionally.
- Confident boundaries and welcoming their feelings help free children to move forward.
Child's Drawing Obsession Story
- A parent drew a picture for her child once, and he became obsessed with demanding drawings constantly.
- Setting a boundary and refusing to draw any more freed the child to explore drawing independently.
Children Need Independent Art Exploration
- When adults draw for children, kids see an unattainable product which can hinder their own exploration.
- Children are experimenters, not imitators, of art materials and need to explore independently.
