We do a disservice to our children when we deny them the experience of being told “no”.

Acknowledging and validating our children’s feelings doesn’t mean that we need to shift our expectations.

When our children experience big feelings, they rely on the adults around them to model strategies to come back to calm.

Transitioning from a sleeping state to a waking state can be a disorienting shift.

This skill is one that we can intentionally cultivate within our families.

It can be helpful to consider how we bring intentionality to these transitions.