Fill Your Own Cup First

When you are trying to help your child change.

Photo by Külli Kittus on Unsplash

For us to feel compassion for our children, we can’t be running on empty. Feeling stressed or overwhelmed blocks us from developing an understanding of ourselves and our children. When we’re stressed out, we aren’t calm or peaceful. We feel insecure, we distance ourselves from others, and we may lack the capacity for joy.