I am intentional about meeting my child's needs for hydration and stable blood glucose levels. | | | | | | |
I understand how a disrupted attachment cycle impacts a child's brain, body, and behavior. | | | | | | |
I am aware that my own history impacts how I interact with my child. | | | | | | |
I understand how to help a child learn self-regulation skills. | | | | | | |
I routinely think about how my child is physically safe in my home but might not feel safe. | | | | | | |
Instead of thinking that my child WON'T behave appropriately, I understand that they CAN'T. | | | | | | |
My child needs me to spend more time connecting with them than correcting their behavior. | | | | | | |
My child's past experiences impact how I respond to their behavior. | | | | | | |
When my child has intense feelings that don't seem to make sense, I understand how those feelings might be related to his/her past. | | | | | | |
I find ways to give my child a voice. | | | | | | |