I can’t expect emotional regulation
I can’t expect emotional regulation from my child if I don’t show them what it looks like
I can’t lose my patienceThen expect them to stay calm when they’re frustrated
I can’t snap
Then expect them to speak kindly when they’re upset
I can’t ignore my feelings
Then expect them to name and honor theirs
Because they’re not just learning from what I say
They’re learning from how I act when things are hard
When I’m tired
When I’m triggered
When I’m on the edge
So I work on myself
I take deep breaths
I step away when I need to
I come back and apologize when I get it wrong
Not because I’m perfect
But because I’m their example
And they deserve to see what growth looks like in real life
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