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No parent is patient and connected all the time.
For me it was hardest when my twins were babies and my son still had needs.
Secure attachment doesn't mean we never rupture with our kids, but that we take responsibility to make that repair when we are calm and in our adult parent brain.
Find out why separation meltdowns in small children are completely normal and how separation rituals can help your child feel more secure and in control in this insightful video.
In this video, learn why dismissing a child's emotions can hinder their ability to gain perspective, and how to help them process their feelings to build emotional resilience for bigger challenges later in life.
In this video, learn about the power of empathy when dealing with anger, but also be warned about the limits of empathy in the context of abusive mentalities, where anger is used to justify harmful behavior.