Secure Kids Start with Secure Parents
By Jayanta Chakraborty
In the rush to fix our children’s behaviors or ensure their happiness, we often forget the most important variable in the equation: Us.
Renowned experts Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have demonstrated that a secure attachment within a parent directly impacts the security created with the child8. This means that being at peace with your own past experiences and how they manifest today is crucial9.
It is a profound truth that the security you have within yourself determines the security you can provide for your child10. If you are feeling overwhelmed by this, take a deep breath. You are exactly where you need to be11.
The most important gift you can give your children is to show up authentically12. This journey involves creating a coherent narrative of your own childhood story to cultivate a sense of safety in your own body, heart, and mind13. By showing up for yourself first, you create the.. Read more »