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Why Parents Must Learn to Regulate Their Own Energy First Parents are often told that their child’s behavior is the problem to solve. When emotions run high, advice usually centers on discipline, control, or correction. Yet emotional regulation does not begin with behavior. It begins in the nervous system. Children learn how to relate…
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Why Sensitive Children Need Support, Not Correction Many parents worry that their child is “too sensitive.” They may notice heightened emotional responses, deep empathy, strong reactions to noise or change, or an intense awareness of the people and environments around them. In a world that often values toughness and efficiency, sensitivity can be misunderstood…