Serena, I can only imagine how challenging it is to manage things in your family when there is less structure give the circumstances you've shared. I appreciated the peek into your world and it sounds like you are giving yourself some well-deserved grace while you handle it.
Thanks James! So glad it resonated! Yes, I often want the next tool to "fix" my kid or make it all better... but I'm slowly learning that connection is the most powerful tool. Hope your transition to summer with your girls goes well!
Such a great post. I have two tweens and it's always a hard balance between structure and free time. I'm also a little apprehensive!
Serena, I can only imagine how challenging it is to manage things in your family when there is less structure give the circumstances you've shared. I appreciated the peek into your world and it sounds like you are giving yourself some well-deserved grace while you handle it.
Thanks Melanie! Appreciate your encouragement.
Serena, this is so good:
“But we’ve strengthened our connection. Although she can’t articulate her pain, I understand her better. And she knows I care.”
Thank you for adding another tool, and a big one, to my tool kit.
So often we want to”action” right away vs connecting with our kids and trusting they “heard” us.
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Thanks James! So glad it resonated! Yes, I often want the next tool to "fix" my kid or make it all better... but I'm slowly learning that connection is the most powerful tool. Hope your transition to summer with your girls goes well!