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How to Set a Limit Without Losing Your Relationship

May 19, 20251 min read

In this episode, we go right to the heart of one of parenting’s hardest moments — holding a boundary when you’re already at your edge.

Because it’s not as simple as “just stay calm” or “be consistent.”
What if your child is melting down and you’re falling apart too?

This is a real-life, honest look at why boundaries often break down — and how we can begin to hold them in a way that protects both the parent and the child.

Whether you’ve snapped, shut down, or felt like you were failing — this conversation will remind you:
you’re not alone, your needs matter too, and there is a way through that doesn’t require perfection.


What We'll Explore:

  • Why children’s behaviour often pushes us to the edge

  • What really stops us from holding boundaries (hint: it’s not a lack of knowledge)

  • The cost of oversimplified parenting advice

  • Why real boundaries begin with you being seen and supported

  • Practical, compassionate ways to stay anchored when things get messy

Links & Resources:
🎧 Download the free guide: 5 Tiny Shifts That Change Everything
📝 Read my latest article on parenting, boundaries, and emotional leadership: Read it on LinkedIn


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Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

Emma Reed

Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

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