Raising Angels on Instagram: "When I was six, I got caught lying, and instead of getting mad, my dad did something that changed everything for me. 

He didn’t punish me or raise his voice. Instead, he sat me down, looked me in the eye, and said something I’ll never forget. From that moment, he gave me a way to tell the truth without fear, a special “secret word” I could use anytime I needed to share something hard.

It built this unbreakable trust between us, a safe space where honesty didn’t have to feel scary. It’s moments like these that remind me how a little empathy can change everything. 

How do you make honesty feel safe in your family? 🌞💬" Motherhood Advice, Grandparenting, Parenting Resources, His Voice, Between Us, Parent Resources, Feel Safe, Family Parenting, Tell The Truth
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Raising Angels on Instagram: "When I was six, I got caught lying, and instead of getting mad, my dad did something that changed everything for me. He didn’t punish me or raise his voice. Instead, he sat me down, looked me in the eye, and said something I’ll never forget. From that moment, he gave me a way to tell the truth without fear, a special “secret word” I could use anytime I needed to share something hard. It built this unbreakable trust between us, a safe space where honesty didn’t have to feel scary. It’s moments like these that remind me how a little empathy can change everything. How do you make honesty feel safe in your family? 🌞💬"

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