I flinch every time my 4-year-old raises his voice even in normal play and I can see him noticing my reaction and starting to tiptoe around me.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent's hypervigilance to loud sounds is inadvertently training their child to minimize their natural emotional expression.
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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.