1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 When you’ve gone through the same hard moments with your child over and over — bedtime battles, pushback around limits, meltdowns when it’s time to leave something fun — it’s easy to start bracing before anything has even happened. You may find yourself already tense, already exhausted, already expecting the reaction before you even say a word.The reaction you’re having makes more sense than you may realize… and it is possible to make a shift that takes less energy and increases your influence with your child. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why we naturally start dreading certain situations before they even happen • Why bracing for your child’s reaction can&amp;nbsp;unintentionally reduce your influence • A simple but powerful shift that helps you stay steadier, reduce escalation, and lead through hard moments with more confidence --&amp;nbsp; FREE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? Talk to Rachel about getting support FREE WORKSHOP: When Your Child Focuses on the Negative: How to respond without feeding the negativity or making things worse *Registration link to come &amp;nbsp; Your Parenting Long Game http://www.Rachel-Bailey.com/podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41203305/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/201676065