@parentporch: When we respond to our children’s tears with yelling, we aren't giving them the tools to regulate their emotions. Instead, we are inadvertently teaching them that their feelings are an inconvenience or something to be feared. True connection happens when we become their safe harbor, not the storm they have to hide from. Ready to change the way you connect? Tap the link in my bio to get your guide #MindfulParenting #EmotionalRegulation #GentleParenting