It’s never too late or too early to start setting boundaries in our relationships. Boundaries are an important part of self-care and are a gift to us and our children as they are an important factor in protecting relationships.

When Parents reframe a challenge or mistake so that it is solution focused instead of blaming it can support raising resilient problem solvers by using language that seeks to understand and address needs, rather than always looking for someone to blame or punish (even if that person is ourselves).

Children want (and need) to have some control of choices in their lives. When children sense that we’re on their side, and that we will support their autonomy whenever we can, they’re much more likely to cooperate when choices aren’t an option.