Hey, good news! Peaceful parents do mess up… and that is totally okay. We are human and humans make mistakes! Being perfect is impossible, and if we were, our kids might expect everyone else to be perfect too, which could lead to feeling let down and lonely later in life, right?
Here’s the deal: when – not if, we find ourselves making a mistake with our kids, there’s a way to turn our mistake into an opportunity for connection – it’s called repair. Basically, by acknowledging our mistake, taking responsibility, and renewing our commitment to approach it differently next time, we reassure our kids that whatever happened wasn’t their fault. They witness and feel our unwavering presence, knowing that we are still here to love and support them. This is precisely what they should come to expect from any significant relationship throughout their lives…imperfection that circles back to connection ♥
