12d • Parenting Inspiration
The Power of Softening: How Your Body Language Changes Everything
Children sense our emotional state long before they hear our words.
Before we speak, they read:
- our shoulders
- our breathing
- our facial expression
- our tone
- and the energy we bring into the room
This is why even the most loving message can sound like pressure if our body is tense or rushed.
But here’s the magic:
When you soften your body, your child’s defenses soften too.
What Softening Looks Like
- unclenching your jaw
- lowering your shoulders
- slowing your steps
- breathing more gently
- turning your body toward your child
- bending down to their level
This signals safety.
Safety opens connection.
Connection opens cooperation.
Try This Today
Next time your child is frustrated, instead of stepping in with instructions, try:
- Soften your face.
- Take a slower breath.
- Approach them gently.
- Say:“I’m here. Tell me what’s going on.”
This tiny shift changes the entire direction of the moment.
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