Today was one of those days where it felt like a series of tantrums strung together on a tightrope.
But what I notice really riles my 4-yr old up is when she’s in the spiral of shame and throwing an even bigger tantrum feels like the only way out.
We ended the day affirming how I believe that deep inside she is a good kid. She’s just having a hard time.
Just knowing that I knew that brought a calm to her inner world.
“I will be obedient tomorrow, Mummy.”
I know you will try, EP. And that’s all that matters.
When our kids struggle and feel awful, I think us parents feel awful too.
This reminder helped me remember what my 6-yr old often tells me on a near-daily basis, “Mama, you don’t need to be perfect. You’re good just the way you are.”
😭😭
Someone needs to hear this today- you are not a bad parent. You are a good parent doing the best you can and it’s not too late to make changes in the way you parent.
There is hope.
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