Experts love to discuss empathy in parenting. Many books and classes emphasize empathy as the most important thing we can bring to our parenting. It helps us stay nonpunitive and attuned to our kids; it could even help us stay calm because we get where our kids are coming from, right? Not always. In fact, on this week's episode of Confessions Of A Parent Coach, I share how empathy can be a huge obstacle to good parenting. Listen in to hear: ♦ Why empathy actually dysregulates parents ♦ How shifting from empathy to attunement can totally change your child's behavior ♦ The most important thing we need to do when we're 'feeling our kids' pain' ♦ Overcoming the natural belief that in order to parent well, we must be wrapped up in our kids' experience is hard! This message is ingrained in us from square one, and it takes work and help to break away from it. This is where I come in - it's my job to help you make these big changes that result in family transformation. Ready for this help and support? Set up a free Discovery Call so I can learn about your family, help you see the roadmap to the family dynamics of your dreams, and decide if I am the person to help you get there. https://calendly.com/annkaplan/discoverycall