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The most important thing you do as a parent is to CONNECT with your children.
To show up and BE.
Play and stay.
Reach and hold.
Model not mold.
Your relationship is the most important resource they can possibly have as they navigate through the ups and downs present in every person's life journey.
In this video, learn three practical tips for helping children learn honesty, including recognizing and managing your own anxiety, understanding that lying is normal and has a range of nuances, and creating an environment of empathy and understanding for messiness.
In this video, the speaker reflects on how our mental and emotional states can impact our decision-making, and emphasizes the importance of offering compassion and understanding to both ourselves and others, particularly in times of stress, anxiety, and transition.
The most helpful way for a child to understand boundaries is to model it for them, and as parents, we should also honor some of our children's boundaries as well to protect connection and safety, not power.