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The Power of Tone: Parenting in a Harsh World

Boundaries as Love
June 16, 2025•1 min read

In this episode, we explore how slowing down, softening our tone, and being aware of our physical presence can change everything — for our children, for ourselves, and for the world we’re parenting in. Whether you're dealing with everyday resistance, feeling pressure from all directions, or supporting mums professionally, this conversation offers calm, embodied strategies for connection in the midst of chaos.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why pausing before we speak is a powerful parenting tool

  • How to respond with connection instead of correction

  • The subtle safety signals in body language and tone of voice

  • Why soft doesn’t mean weak — it means clear, grounded, and kind

  • How professionals can offer safety through their presence, even in time-poor systems

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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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