Have you ever set a totally reasonable boundary, only to feel the guilt crash in the moment your child pushes back? You’re not alone. In this episode of Parenting Through Connection, I’m getting real about one of the most emotionally loaded parts of parenting: boundaries. Not the rigid rules or one-time lines in the sand we might have grown up with, but boundaries as relational agreements and limits that protect our energy, keep us connected, and help us show up as the parents we want to be. We’ll talk about why setting boundaries often feels so messy, how our nervous system reacts, and what it really takes to hold limits without losing connection. 

Tune in to hear about:

• Why boundaries can trigger old patterns, guilt, and nervous system responses and how to work through them.
• The shift from boundaries as punishment to boundaries as connection and safety
• What to do when your child resists a limit and you feel yourself shutting down, snapping, or overexplaining
• The power of repair when things get messy and how it strengthens your relationship.
• How to set limits that reflect your values, protect your energy, and still allow for compassion and flexibility.
• Practical examples of loving boundaries you can start using right away.

Boundaries are never about perfection. They’re about presence, repair, and staying rooted in what matters most to you. If this conversation speaks to you, I invite you to join my free Boundaries Challenge inside my Parenting Membership this August. You’ll get five days of support, plus a live workshop where we can explore these tools together. 

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