14/10/2025
đź’ˇ Repair is the most underrated parenting tool.
Every parent loses it sometimes — that doesn’t make you a “bad parent.” What matters is how you come back.
👉 Repair teaches kids that relationships aren’t perfect, but they can be safe.
It shows them mistakes can be owned, feelings can be honoured, and trust can be rebuilt.
🔑 How to repair with your child:
1. Take responsibility – “I shouldn’t have yelled.”
2. Acknowledge their feelings – “That must have felt scary/overwhelming.”
3. Reassure the relationship – “I love you, even when I’m upset.”
4. Reconnect – Sometimes with words, sometimes with a cuddle, play, or gentle presence.
✨ The goal isn’t perfection. It’s teaching resilience, trust, and respect.
📖 Learn more tools like this in Guidance from the Therapist Parent → www.thetherapistparent.com or Amazon.
