EP 16 - Boundaries
The Parent & Teen Toolbox - A podcast by Cai Graham - Tuesdays
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As our children approach adulthood, they are so desperate to gain and develop their newfound independence - so the last thing they want is parental restrictions being thrust upon them to cramp their style!
BUT - in this fast-paced world - Boundaries are EXACTLY what our children need.
In this episode, I discuss the importance of sticking to your guns and having healthy boundaries for your child to adhere to.
Boundaries are often be greeted by teenagers with repeated objections - but our children do indeed thrive when there are clearly defined parameters to live by (just like motorists adhering to the Highway Code) - without specific rules, family life would be chaotic.
Boundaries bring clarity.
I explain why boundaries need to be child-centered and not an attempt for parents to maintain the upper hand!
Children feel safer with boundaries in place - though teenagers are highly likely to admit to this. Without particular ‘standards’ being put into place, each decision and course of action turns into a negotiable tug-of-war. This just builds resentment as each power struggle escalates.
I talk about what parents can do to ease the friction in the home so that healthy boundaries can be put in place and give way to a calmer atmosphere in the home.
If you need to get in touch - please email me at [email protected]
If Anxiety Levels are running high in your home - then I have a couple of resources for you:
My Anxiety course provides you with support by :
✔️ Recognising the triggers
- Understanding Anxiety - and why we don’t want to get rid of it all together
- Learning a couple of techniques to help you stop a panic attack in it’s tracks
- How as a parent, you can support your anxious child
If you or your child are struggling with your emotions at the minute - then I have a great online course that introduces you to 7 different breathing exercises that a can get you out of many sticky situations :
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