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A lot of mothers feel this way

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe · 1m · transcribed May 2026
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0:00 My kids are six and eight and it used to be really easy when they were babies and now it's getting really hard and I feel like it's going really fast and getting like harder and harder. That's an experience that a lot of parents will have, especially mothers. And I would invite you to start to think about when was it that it became hard. Maybe it was age three, four, maybe age 2 and a half because that's when they start to actually become their own person. And so there's a real separation that happens between us and them as they step into the world. And we can become reactive to that. And think about what was happening for us when we were four, when we were eight. What was happening for us if we have behaved the way that your six-year-old behaved? What would have happened? What would have the response had been? Would we have been in trouble?

0:40 The experiences that you're having with your children are harkening back to the time when your mind was formed. And so it isn't actually so much about what your children are doing and it's everything about where has that taken you to and how can we travel back to that point in time with you to bring a little bit of light and healing to those experiences for you so that now present day times you aren't going into an age regression. We were actually able to be fully present to witness the growth of those

Summary

Navigating parenting challenges becomes increasingly complex as children grow, particularly when they assert their independence around ages two and a half to four. This transition can evoke past experiences from the parents' own childhoods, influencing their reactions and interactions with their children. Understanding these dynamics can help parents respond more effectively and compassionately.

- Parenting becomes more challenging as children develop their own identities.
- Reflecting on one's own childhood can provide insights into current parenting struggles.
- The age of a child's behavioral changes often corresponds with significant developmental milestones.
- Parents may find themselves reacting based on unresolved feelings from their own past.
- Healing past experiences can lead to more present and mindful parenting.
- Awareness of these dynamics can help parents support their children's growth without regression into their own childhood issues.
- Emphasizing compassion and understanding can improve parent-child relationships during difficult phases.
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