The one thing to never say when setting boundaries

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the importance of teaching your child about boundaries. This is part 2 of my series on parenting, boundaries, and mental health. Part one can be found here.

Whenever you, as a parent or caregiver, set a boundary, make sure that you always explain why in a way that your child will understand. Use the moment to model healthy boundaries for your child and teach them what a healthy boundary looks like, using language that encourages your child to think about the situation and what it means. Avoid using language that shuts them down such as saying “because I said so”, which will make the boundary feel more like a punishment than a teaching opportunity. 

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

1:00, 5:00 How to help your child clean up their mental mess

7:25 How to set boundaries with your child

8:20 Why it is always important to explain the “why” behind a boundary

9:40 Why we should avoid “Because I said so!” statements

12:00, 17:48 How to use boundaries as a learning experience for your child 

19:00 What happens when we don’t set boundaries with our children

22:45, 25:02 How to validate what your child is feeling while setting boundaries 

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