This week’s post is a reflection I hope every parent—and teacher—finds both familiar and grounding. We often hesitate to say “no” because we don’t want to upset our kids. But what if no isn’t rejection at all? What if it’s one of the most loving, generous things we can offer?This piece explores the emotional labor of holding boundaries, what happens when we don’t, and how to reframe discipline as an act of care and connection.
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When ‘No’ Is the Kindest Thing We Can Say
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This week’s post is a reflection I hope every parent—and teacher—finds both familiar and grounding. We often hesitate to say “no” because we don’t want to upset our kids. But what if no isn’t rejection at all? What if it’s one of the most loving, generous things we can offer?This piece explores the emotional labor of holding boundaries, what happens when we don’t, and how to reframe discipline as an act of care and connection.