Episode 381
When you’re exhausted and your child suddenly wants to connect, it can create a painful internal tug-of-war: part of you desperately needs rest, while another part worries that saying “not right now” could damage the relationship or shut your child down emotionally. The good news is that it is possible to consider both your child’s needs and your own when making decisions in these situations.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• Why emotionally attuned parents often feel torn between connection and their own needs
• How to stop fighting yourself internally during hard moments
• Practical examples of how to respond, regardless of how you decide to handle the situation
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MENTIONED IN OR RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:
FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance?
Episode 254: When It Feels Like There’s Too Much Required to be a “Good Parent”
Episode 293: When You Feel Guilty for Something You’re Doing (or Not Doing)
Episode 367: When You Know How You Want To Respond… But Just Can’t Do It
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