UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone 447. Coaching Hotline: Frustration with Kids, Two Flavors
Dec 9, 2025
Navigating toddler playtime can be a challenge! This discussion delves into handling preschoolers' bossiness while staying true to yourself. Learn how to redefine authenticity in parenting and explore inherited beliefs about how kids should behave. Practical tips emphasize taking breaks and responding mindfully rather than reacting in frustration. Embrace your feelings and interrogate their origins for a more fulfilling parenting experience.
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Understand Why Kids Boss During Play
- Preschooler bossiness often comes from having little control in life and wanting connection through play.
- Reframing shared feelings reduces irritation and builds empathy toward the child.
Define Authenticity Before You React
- Decide what 'authentic' means to you and act from that definition rather than raw irritation.
- Manage thoughts creating frustration instead of using authenticity as an excuse to act on unmanaged anger.
Set Boundaries With Simple Breaks
- Take short breaks and name your needs when play becomes draining instead of lashing out.
- Communicate boundaries like 'mommy needs a break' to model self-care and preserve connection.