{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 380: When You Walk on Eggshells Because You Dread Your Child's Reaction","description":" When you\u2019ve gone through the same hard moments with your child over and over \u2014 bedtime battles, pushback around limits, meltdowns when it\u2019s time to leave something fun \u2014 it\u2019s 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\u2019re having makes more sense than you may realize\u2026 and it is possible to make a shift that takes less energy and increases your influence with your child. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear: \u2022 Why we naturally start dreading certain situations before they even happen \u2022 Why bracing for your child\u2019s reaction can unintentionally reduce your influence \u2022 A simple but powerful shift that helps you stay steadier, reduce escalation, and lead through hard moments with more confidence --  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   ","author_name":"Your Parenting Long Game","author_url":"http:\/\/www.Rachel-Bailey.com\/podcast","html":"