In the face of challenging behaviors, rising societal and educational expectations, and fear about an uncertain future, it is difficult to have constant reminders of the way our child doesn’t fit on the path everyone around us seems to be taking. It is difficult not to parent out of fear and we may push our children in a direction that is advised to us, rather than listening to our own inner voice and helping them find their own unique path. Dr. Tasha Oswald, licensed psychologist and founder/director of Open Doors Therapy, joined us to help us learn how to not only accept, but celebrate, the children we have; to frame our children’s behaviors in a new light of self protection; to explore ways to minimize our own inner critics; the importance of caring for ourselves; and the need to celebrate all that we do. Dr. Oswald left us with hope, peace, acceptance, empowerment and celebration—for ourselves and our children.
