The Bigger Picture

Understanding how the prefrontal cortex functions in relation to the amygdala can bring us to understand that when our children are experiencing uncomfortable emotions, it’s not the time to try to have a discussion.

Due to neuroplasticity, it is never too late for our brain to grow & change.

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I keep coming back to this video. my kids are older and its easier to see….looking back I see that they were very very loved and nurtured but they also grew up in an environment that was stressful and critical. And I see now why CHILD A was always in FIGHT mode and more recently in flight mode. how do I fix this ? or can I ? when one parent is very critical but criticism came from a place of wanting child to be there best …but it has been years…

Sterna Suissa (Administrator) January 3, 2023 at 10:33 AM

Hi Kayla,

My apologies for my late response.
Your willingness to look back & be honest with yourself is truly inspiring. When our kids are older what can be helpful is to share a conversation about this with them.
Repair by sharing what we wished we had done instead of what we had done. Asking them to share how those moments felt for them is healing, you can listen, validate & offer empathy for how hard it must have been.
We can’t “fix” our children, however, we can be there for them & which can be healing & helpful. do you think your child will be open to sharing such conversations?
Sending lots of love your way.

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