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.

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.

Removing the Thorn from Her Paw

Julia Rocque

Published on: 02/28/2024

Parenting through the challenges of strained communication, especially with teens, can feel like watching them suffer with a "thorn in their paw." This post offers insight into building trust, fostering open communication, and patiently supporting our children as they heal emotionally.