What do you do when your child flat-out refuses something you know they’d love — like football club? When you’ve tried the gentle encouragement, the empathy, the patience… and it still feels like you’re going nowhere?
In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story - of post-COVID shutdowns, family upheaval, and a once-confident child who wouldn’t leave the house. I’ll walk you through the messy middle of playing the long game: the meltdowns, the slow rebuild, and the quiet but powerful moment when he finally said yes — on his own terms.
We’ll talk about how to respond to refusal without shame. How to honour your child’s gut instinct without giving up on growth. And how to stay rooted in your values — even when progress looks like a wobble.
If you’re navigating resistance, anxiety, or big feelings in your child right now, this one’s for you. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing it the slow, sacred way.
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