I realized I only praise my daughter when she plays quietly and nicely but ignore her when she is loud and exuberant and wonder what message I am sending about her aliveness.
More people experience this than they realize.
The adult's comfort level shapes which aspects of the child's nature receive approval and which get suppressed.
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Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.