How do we handle those intense moments with our kids when their behavior is way outside of what we find acceptable?

Maybe it’s a meltdown, name-calling, or your child flat-out ignoring you. In these moments, it’s natural to want the behavior to stop. Our instincts kick in, and we want to teach, train, or maybe even hand out a consequence right away. But today, we’re going to talk about something powerful we can do before all that—validate our child’s feelings.

I know this can feel hard, especially when emotions are high. But when we take the time to see things through our child’s eyes, something incredible happens. We connect with them on a deeper level, and that connection opens the door to learning, growth, and even better behavior.

In this episode, we’ll explore why validation matters, how it can help us hold on to our kids even as we set boundaries, and how it serves our ultimate goal: raising emotionally healthy and resilient kids.

So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s talk about what it means to validate your kids—and why it’s one of the greatest tools in your parenting toolkit. 

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