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We want a leader who knows what they are doing when things get tough. We want someone who can recognize our feelings AND who isn’t swayed by them - this is actu...ally what makes our emotions feel SAFE, that they are allowed to exist and cannot overpower our leaders. We want a leader who can say, You’re allowed to be upset; your emotional storm isn’t overwhelming my sense of what’s right here. I am still your sturdy leader. Our kids crave our sturdy leadership. It’s what makes them feel safe, what allows them to find calm, what allows them to develop emotion regulation and resilience. We are the pilots of our family. Our kids look to us for love and leadership. If this feels overwhelming to you, if you're going into a "Oh no, I'm definitely Pilot 1" or "I am totally Pilot 2!"... make sure your feet are on the ground, then place a hand on your heart, and take a deep breath. You have Pilot 3 in you. I know you do. We all do. We also all have moments where that Pilot is drowned out by our own fears, insecurities, and frankly - our own pasts, where we likely didn't have Pilot 3 to get us through our own turbulent times. This isn't your fault. It doesn't have to be anyone's fault. Rather, we can look at ourselves from a "What do I want to work on so that I feel sturdier - for my kids, yes, but also really for myself?" It says so much about you that you are willing to reflect, consider new ideas, and try new things. If you want to take this a step further, I've got you covered. Think of learning.goodinside.com as "flight school." If you're wondering "Where do I begin?" - I'd do Reparenting + Managing Meltdowns - major bang for your buck there, as you are investing in your own sturdiness + a framework and set of strategies for parenting. And remember this: dedicating time and effort to working on ourselves... this is a sign of your strength, not weakness. This is a sign of growth, not set-back. This is a sign of all that is right with you, not anything that is wrong with you. You're brave. You're a cycle-breaker. You're amazing.

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