The Hidden Impact of Labels: How They Limit Your Child's Self-Identity and Potential

Soulful Motherhood by Design

We've all been labeled - and we all label others. But do we ever take the time to pause and reflect on how these labels actually impact us? Especially our own children, when they're so impressionable?
Children are 'assigned' labels every single day: smart, trouble-maker, gifted, good, bad, charming, etc. You'd be surprised to learn that even the positive labels can actually confuse and limit our children.
"Labels, positive and negative block both the parent's and the child's ability to experience, express, and/or acknowledge the whole person. Belonging and significance are enhanced by believing that someone knows WHO we are, not WHAT we do."
-Lynn Lott and Jane Nelsen
Listen to this episode to hear about a powerful exercise that shines a light on how labels impact our children (and us as parents). This exercise helps parents see and appreciate their children for who they truly are, rather than define them based on external achievements or behaviors.
Not only do I share my personal story of how being labeled "wishy-washy" as a child had a long-lasting impact on my self-perception, but I also share practical tools and the wisdom of positive discipline to help us avoid labeling our children. By using positive discipline combined with human design, we can connect with our children on a deeper level and be more conscious as a parent.
Wishing you joy, growth, and a deeply soulful parenting experience.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Labeling Children Exercise: Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way, Lynn Lott and Jane Nelsen
• Download the Parenting by Design Guide: kimberly-virginia.com

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