12/07/2025
✨ SUNDAY SOULWORK ✨
“When to step in… and when to let them figure it out.”
Parenting and caregiving will always be a dance between protection and preparation. And let’s be honest — that dance is not always graceful. Some days we’re Fred Astaire… other days we’re tripping over our own shoes. But that’s the beauty of it: growth happens in the wobble.
This week’s Soulwork invites you to breathe, slow down, and use the flowchart below as a gentle guide the next time your child hits a rough moment.
Here’s the heart of it:
💛 Safety comes first.
If they’re not safe, we step in. Period. No debate, no delay.
💛 Skill-building matters.
If they’re learning something — sharing, problem-solving, waiting their turn — sometimes stepping back is the most loving move we can make. Let them practice, even if it makes you twitch a little. Growth is messy.
💛 Emotions tell the truth.
If they’re overwhelmed or distressed, that’s your cue to co-regulate. Calm with them. Breathe with them. Then teach.
As parents, we don’t have to rescue every moment, nor should we. Our job is to raise kids who can navigate life with resilience, empathy, and confidence — and that starts with learning when to guide and when to let them stretch.
This week, give yourself permission to step in with intention and step back with trust.
You’re doing better than you think.
— Ascend Mental Health Coaching & Consulting
Helping kids, teens & parents rise, one skill at a time. 💚
