Being Present And Showing Up: A Tool To Understand Our Kids

Why is my child behaving a certain way again?

When a child acts out frequently, it can strain the parent-child relationship, causing frustration and resentment in the family. A lack of parental attention can sometimes result in children carrying on with this behavior as adults.

In today’s episode, we will talk about a tool that is very useful to understand our kids better and help them grow into resilient and confident adults. This tool is designed to help parents understand their kids and what parents can do to aid in the process.

Being Present

Despite the fact that disciplining your children when they act out can be difficult in the heat of the moment, know that this happens to all kids every now and then. As parents, we are aware that we must act, but we are frequently unsure of the best strategy to use, especially when a child is acting out repeatedly and nothing appears to be working. 

How can being present and showing up be used as a tool?

• Observing our kids. When we are present, we can make time to observe them. We know what the cause of our child's behavior is, so we can find a solution to solve it.

Getting information from our kids. By giving them a chance to express themselves and share their thoughts and feelings, you can learn a lot about their personalities and their world by asking.

How to Understand Our Kids Better

The responsibilities of parenting sometimes seem so overwhelming. We not only have to ensure that our child's most basic needs are constantly met. We must also prepare our children for life by building complex relationships with uncertainties, challenges, and, of course, inevitable disappointments.

This one tool, being present or showing up, is a very helpful tool to understand our kids better. When we are present, we become more updated and understanding. We know why our kids are acting up and we can provide a proper intervention.

Words To Remember

Your kids will eventually learn how to manage their emotions in your presence. If your kids’ behavior worsens or if acting out becomes more frequent, Do not be afraid to ask for help. This will help you determine what is causing your child's behavior. You can also receive advice on how to handle these situations.

This tool is a game changer for child-parent relationships. Start being more attentive to your kids’ behavior by being present.