11/22/2025
I had the incredible honor of meeting the legendary Gloria Allred at Women's Entrepreneurship Day (WEDO) event at the United Nations led by I Love Dogs - Animal Advocate Wendy Diamond
Gloria received an award for her lifetime contributions to women’s rights and empowerment, but what truly left a lasting impact on me was how she spoke directly to a group of elementary school girls, sharing this powerful message: "You have the right to set boundaries with others, especially when it comes to your body."
As parents and caregivers, we have a responsibility to teach children not just to say “yes” to please others, but to feel empowered to say “no” when something doesn’t feel right. Too often, we unknowingly condition our children to be overly obedient, but we should be teaching them the importance of self-respect and how to confidently set healthy boundaries.
In a world full of noise, uncertainty, and stress, we must help our children find the calm that comes from within. This is a critical piece of the work I do in my practice and will be a central focus of my upcoming book, where I’ll show parents how we can help our kids build resilience and regulate their emotions through boundary setting.
Here are a few practical ways you can begin helping your child set boundaries today:
➡️Teach body autonomy: Help them understand where their private parts are, and make sure they know who is allowed and not allowed to touch those areas.
➡️Practice with role play: Create simple scenarios and practice what your child can say if someone tries to cross a boundary that doesn’t feel right.
➡️Praise boundary-setting behavior: When your child sets a boundary, reinforce it by saying, “I really like how you (said or did) XYZ. How do you feel about that?” This builds confidence from the inside out.
➡️Build resilience in everyday moments: The key to resilience and regulation is consistent practice. When kids experience challenges, it's an opportunity to build emotional strength and confidence.
Remember, emotional regulation and resilience are built in the small moments. The more we guide our children to honor their feelings, set boundaries, and navigate life with confidence, the more they grow into resilient, self-assured individuals. I’ll be sharing much more about this in my upcoming book with Page Two Publishers in 2026.
👉 What’s one boundary you wish you had been taught as a child?