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37. Beyond Tantrums and Defiance: Why Empathy Is the Heart of Boundaries in Peaceful Parenting (PEACE: Empathy)
When our children’s big emotions come out as tantrums or defiance, it can feel overwhelming and personal. In those moments, our instinct is often to correct the behavior as quickly as possible.
But what if something deeper is happening beneath the surface?
In this episode, we explore the powerful role empathy plays in peaceful, connected parenting. Empathy doesn’t mean ignoring behavior or removing boundaries — it means slowing down long enough to see the heart behind the behavior and responding with presence, understanding, and love.
Through a real-life story from my own home, we’ll talk…
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