Atlanta Parenting Therapy

Bridges connect, make a way, and create new exploration.

Walls separate, pull apart, and limit visibility.

Let’s focus this week on building bridges, not walls.

Behavior is communication

I say that a lot around here, but what exactly do we DO when we are looking at behavior through the lens of communication!?

Start by putting on your detective hat, disarming the desire to "react" and immediately correct. Ask yourself "hmmmm, I wonder what is going on here.."

Are there patterns around your child's behavior? Something that is happening prior to the behavior, or something there is anticipation around that is happening after?

I often hear parents say that the behaviors are so unpredictable, with no known pattern or trend. But more often then not, when we are able to slow down and expand are view, we can uncover some hidden roots behind the behaviors.

And then somedays, its just Monday and that is the root behind the behavior (for me, you, and the littles😉)

Cheers to being detectives!

It all comes back to this word. CONNECTION.

Oftentimes we get caught up in schedules and routine, compliance to rules, or comparison to those around us. But there is nothing more important than the connection between a child and their caregiver.

Connection can look like time playing on the floor together, snuggles on the couch, or simple eye contact. Connection is about letting them know, in whatever way you can, that you are with them and for them. Connection is powerful.