Starting today let's practice some parenting by connection tomorrow! Watch this 2 minute video called the Still Face Experiment that shows just how quickly and intensely children react to loss of connection. In my Brain Science of Children's Emotions Workshop I discuss how we call this disconnection Limbic Hijack. Our child feels disconnected ---> their thinking brain goes offline ---> the limbic/emotional system takes over ---> and they act out! Off-track, unworkable, non-cooperative behavior or full blown meltdown! Change begins with awareness! So our challenge this week is to notice when your child has gone into limbic hijack. That simple! **Notice the Limbic Hijack and share your stories in the chat here. I will be! ** The more we are aware, the less triggered we will be! You don't have to do this alone, it was never meant to be. **Note about shares: Use this like listening time: No advice, no fixing. Just listening with care and respect. Let's build safety and connection together!

Most parents and therapists I talk to aren’t actually looking for perfect behavior from their children… They’re longing for something much deeper. ✨ To feel confident in how they respond✨ To feel truly connected to their child✨ To know they’re not alone in the hard moments✨ To trust that they’re doing right by their kids And yet—so many are silently questioning themselves every day. Therapists, you see this in your offices.Parents, you feel this in your homes. What if there was a simple, supported way to begin shifting this—together? I’m putting something together for our community that focuses on real connection (not quick fixes)…Stay tuned 💛

The video below is a beautiful example of what Staylistening actually looks like with a young child. Watch this video and bring all your feelings about it to our group on Monday so we can work on all that comes up around being in connection with our children when they are dysregulated. The work of parenting by connection is deep and intense, but well well worth it for healing our own past hurts as well as supporting healthy attachment with our children https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWwVVMyjYwk/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Premium Members: Our first Live Parent Support Group is Monday 4/20 12-1pm. What topic would you like to see? This is a safe, interactive space for you to get the support you need for the hard work of parenting! Add other topics you'd like too! Add it to your calendar now!

We will be focusing on supporting parents of children with BIG feelings! Come and get support for the hard work of parenting you do every day! Join HERE