Parents often ask for "What to Say" scripts to deal with challenging emotional situations, but it's not the DOING that our kids need from us. It's how we are BEING. These words try to convey a FELT SENSE of being Seen, Safe, and Soothed (inspired by Dr.Dan Siegel).

If you grew up in a family where these words were never spoken, you can still learn how it feels by practicing self-compassion. Begin replacing the voice of your inner critic with these words of kindness and empathy, especially when things get hard.

Having felt the powerful effects of connection and self-love, you will naturally respond to your child from your heart instead of a 'script'.