Ep #27: It's Just a Phase

We are into the last full week of November, and I've got one more thought to share that I see getting in the way for so many parents.Most parents who carry this thought (or any of its variants) have adopted it with the intention of being more accepting of their child. And that's a good thing. We want to be accepting of our children and how they interact with the world.But when we really unpack this thought, it's usually resignation, not acceptance that we find.How can we tell the difference?Acceptance encourages us to be proactive. We end up looking for the best ways to support our child and meet them where they are.If we are feeling resigned, on the other hand, we are more inclined to wait it out, to endure. And that's okay, but it's not actually in our child's best interest or our own.Even if we're in the middle of something that will pass, there are still opportunities to connect and foster their growth that we miss if we're feeling resigned and simply waiting. And for us, we are more likely to feel frustrated or helpless, and more likely to become reactive if we're just gritting our teeth and looking for a light at the end of the tunnel.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-mcgarey/support Get full access to The Blackbird Chronicles at juliamcgarey.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partneredpathparenting.substack.com