"Go Away" - what we can do when your child yells at you or tells you to leave.

In this week's episode we talk about what we can do when our child yells at us or tells us to leave. How can we handle these situations with respect and connection?

[1.20] Navigating boundaries and limits and helping with feelings
[2:15] What did it feel like for you?
[4.50] Why children yell, "go away" and resist feelings
[8.25] The power of teaching our children to experience feelings and let them go
[10.45] The crying dance
[14.00] Loving limits when children are upset
[17.00] Balance of Attention and how to create safety
[21.00] Honouring space and quiet when your child asks
[24.20] The development of feelings
[29.30] "I hate you" and aggressive words
[32.50] Boundaries and Consent without touching



This week’s invitation:

1. What words and actions would you have loved from your parents when you were upset or told them to "go away"?
2. Observe what it feels like for you as the parent when they say, "Go away" and be curious as to what happens when you lean in closer.


Resources:

Aletha Solter - Cooperative and Connected and Tears and Tantrums
Marion's courses - http://www.marionrose.net/which-course-is-for-you/

 
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You can find Marion at marionrose.net and Lael at laelstone.com.au
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Sending you much love, compassion and grace in your parenting journey.
x
Lael and Marion