Empathy can be tricky.
Do you ever feel like you try to show empathy, but it only makes your child more angry or insistent on having their own way?
One of the first tasks I guide my clients through is developing a deeper understanding of how to use empathy.
I know you want to set firm limits without feeling like you've been railroaded by your kids. Resistance from our children when we are trying to stay calm and supportive can feel like a slap in the face.