The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma} REPLAY: Boundaries that Create Success: Boundaries with Connection Part 2 of 3
Jan 7, 2026
Explore effective boundaries that foster safety and connection for children. Discover how to design boundaries tailored to your child's developmental stage, enhancing their emotional and physical security. Learn about the importance of adult co-regulation, routines, and predictability in supporting kids' growth. Understand the significance of tightening boundaries after setbacks, and the emotional responses children may have to these changes. Dive into practical strategies for creating a supportive environment that makes success inevitable.
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Felt Safety Powers Regulation
- Felt safety lets a child's nervous system shift into connection and regulation.
- Felt safety depends on past experiences as well as present context.
Match Containment To Development
- Create physical containment like gates and supervision based on developmental needs.
- Adjust environmental boundaries until the child can safely and emotionally manage the setting.
Connection Often Requires Tighter Boundaries
- Tight boundaries often accompany parenting focused on connection and co-regulation.
- These boundaries provide structure that increases felt safety and supports development.
