Something I learned this year (it’s still a work in progress) is to not take on your child’s…

Something I learned this year (it’s still a work in progress) is to not take on your child’s emotions as your own. They are their own person. They are allowed to be mad, sad, upset, and angry. As a parent it sometimes feels like you need to fix the problem, make them happy, even tell them to be happy. My job is just to be there for them through their emotions, help them to acknowledge and understand how they are feeling. Talking more about why they are sad and not as much talking on how to cheer them up. I have really been practicing this with Remy and Sage. It really tests my mental strength but when I can keep myself in that space of empathy for my kids, I am so much happier. ✨