Have you ever heard that?
I heard this phrase early on and it has had a huge influence on the way have I cared for children while babysitting, nannying, tutoring, teaching and now mothering.
1. Their safety
2. Our sanity
When a child runs into the road or reaches for something hot or is in some type of immediate danger, there’s no time for threats and counting.
And when, as a Highly Sensitive Parent, you’re exhausted and stretched thin and maybe even close to a panic attack, the threats and counting will put you over the edge.
Children live up to our expectations. If they know we’ll count to 3, they also know they don’t really have to obey until we got to 3.
This isn’t healthy for us or them.
We are all more confident, kids and care-takers alike, when we have clear expectations and consequences.
If you are a fellow Highly Sensitive Parent, what parenting advice can you give me for staying calm and in control?
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