10/24/2025
Listen, straight up: I’m guilty of this too. Parenthood is hard, but so is being a tiny human with big feelings.
The “I see you’re mad” script isn’t working because your child knows when you’re phoning it in.
Your kids are master pattern detectors. They can tell from your face and body when you’re just checking a box, not truly connecting. You might be saying the right words, but your stress is telling a different story.
You don’t have to suddenly care about the blue cup. You do have to care about them.
The shift is simple: drop the script and act the connection.
Get down to their level, soften your body, and try to come with curiosity. Ask: “What is the message, really?”
Your child is having a hard time. Show them you see that. That genuine connection is the only thing that calms a dysregulated nervous system.
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