It can feel overwhelming to figure out what to say and do to raise our kids with all they need.
The good news is that the thing they need the most is not for us to get it all right, but for us to present enough.
Do your best to show up and communicate care with your body and face and your kids will feel loved.
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In this video, you'll learn that a securely attached young child expresses their distress, seeks proximity to their caregiver, and calms quickly, and that this pattern of express-seek-soothe can be seen throughout our lifespan, with teens seeking friends, adults seeking romantic partners or close friends, but always involving the freedom to have an emotional need, be close, and receive comfort at every stage of life.
Model for them your own consent process, and help them deeply understand the nuance of desire
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In this video, you'll learn that hovering over our kids to protect them is not the best form of protection, as they need us to be connected with them so they can come to us as a refuge, and that the best protection we can offer them is connection.
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