It’s so normal to take your child’s behavior personally especially when it comes out as attitude, backtalk, eye rolls, or a tone that hits your last nerve. But here’s what’s happening beneath the surface: Their nervous system is communicating before their skills can catch up. Kids don’t have access to reflection or reasoning when they’re overwhelmed. Their brain shifts into protection mode, which can look like defiance, disrespect, or disconnection… even when they love you deeply. When it feels personal, try this reframe: ✨ This isn’t about me. This is my child signaling that something feels too big for their body right now. Your job in those moments is not to teach a lesson. #BigKidsBiggerFeelings#AlyssaBlaskCampbell #SeedAndSew#EmotionalRegulation #RegulationNotPunishment#NervousSystemSupport#ParentingBigKids#ConnectedParenting #RespectfulParenting#MiddleChildhood#TweenParenting#ChildDevelopment#parentingtweens