The Quiet Story You’ve Been Telling About Your Child
The article reveals how parents unconsciously create brief, often biased narratives about each child, shaping how they view and interact with them. These stories form early—sometimes before a child can speak—through subtle cues, temperament observations, and external influences. Over time, the narratives become self‑fulfilling prophecies, influencing the child's self‑identity and sibling dynamics. The author offers a simple exercise and a new book, *The Story She’s Forming*, to help parents recognize and rewrite these stories for healthier family relationships.
The Trigger Map — Why Do I Snap at My Kids?
A mother realizes her Sunday‑night snapping at her teens isn’t about the children but an old wound triggered by a weekly call with her own mother. By keeping a three‑week log she uncovered the pattern and moved the call to...