WEDNESDAY WISDOM

Holding Space for Our Teens

Julia Rocque

Published on: 05/22/2024

Teens often act out because of hidden pain or insecurity. Here's how I learned to hold space for my daughter’s emotions, leading to connection and understanding instead of judgment.

Basics for Parenting Deeply Feeling Teens

Julia Rocque

Published on: 04/17/2024

This post offers advice for parenting "deeply feeling kids" (DFKs), who experience emotions more intensely. It emphasizes the importance of empathy and clear boundaries when managing emotional outbursts, likening it to a pilot ensuring the safety of a plane. The goal is to help parents create a safe, regulated environment for their children while also leading with authority.

The Four Steps to Making a Repair

Julia Rocque

Published on: 03/27/2024

This post emphasizes the importance of "repair" in parenting—acknowledging and fixing mistakes with your child to build stronger connections. It outlines a simple four-step process to repair parenting mistakes, focusing on emotional regulation, apologizing sincerely, and keeping communication open.

My Two Cents on Boundaries

Julia Rocque

Published on: 03/20/2024

This post discusses the importance of boundaries in parenting, especially with teens. It explains how healthy boundaries help teens develop the ability to say no to peers, themselves, and others, fostering independence and self-control. It also emphasizes the need for empathy and strong relationships when enforcing rules.