Should we believe that kids’ big feelings + challenging behaviors are negative, unnecessary or worrisome signs about them or us? NO! 

We can bravely work to see our kids’ resistance as VALUABLE. Viewing our kids’ big feelings + challenging behaviors as natural + a helpful way to understand their needs can allow everyone to know, feel + do better. Let kids resist! 

Where do you struggle when it comes to this radical concept? If you’re looking for more research-informed reframes and mantras, download our new free guide for ALL of Upbringing’s Keys to Show Up + Grow Up with your sensitive + strong-willed kids! We’re all growing up together. Visit the website: www.upbringing.co

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Show Up + Grow Up Enrollment opens Monday, August 22nd. Together, we’ll: 

✔️Examine how our childhoods impact our current parenting 

✔️Reframe our kids + our role based on the current research

✔️Learn shame-free, consent-based tools to reduce conflict

✔️Share challenges + wins in community with like-minded folks 

✔️Find confidence + joy alongside our sensitive, strong-willed kids

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