Our wounds, whether acknowledged or not, manifest in different ways. Our subconscious is always at work, influencing our tone, our reactions, and the way we show up as parents.
Who you are being is what your child sees and responds to. Protection can come across as control if it stems from fear. Guidance can feel like pressure if it is rooted in unhealed pain. When we parent from our past wounds, we unintentionally pass them on. But when we parent from awareness, we create a space where our children can grow into their fullest potential.
Take a moment to really see where you are seeing from. What drives your words, your mood, your actions? Is it reservation? Resignation? Fear? What would change if you parented from a place of healing instead?
Too often, we try to ease teenage struggles – anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of not being good enough – through quick fixes, suppressing emotions rather than understanding them. But this is a slippery slope. Instead of numbing their pain, let’s create a space where emotions can be processed, where healing can happen, and where your teen feels seen, heard, and supported.
Hold a space for healing. Help them connect with who they are. Empower them with the tools to navigate their emotions and experiences. Never underestimate your power as a parent – your energy, your awareness, and your healing create the foundation from which your child grows.