Parenting is tough, especially when familiar ways of handling children's behaviour just don't work anymore. You try to stay calm, give them space, and do all the things you know should help. Yet, your child might still panic, withdraw, get angry, or dig their heels in. This isn't because you're doing something wrong or your child is difficult. Often, our usual methods don't quite line up with what's going on for our children when they're feeling anxious or overwhelmed. In those moments, their nervous system isn't after logic; it's desperate for safety.
The biggest change comes from a fresh take on how you parent – a shift in your thinking:
To help astute parents put this new approach into practice, we've got two free resources:
If these tools resonate with you, Davin's self-paced programme, Making Sense of Anxious Children, offers a full framework for this new perspective. No strict rules, just greater clarity.
You're showing up and trying your best, which is brilliant. This parenting journey sometimes just calls for a different kind of wisdom.