This week, we dive into the concept of unconditional love in parenting and how it contrasts with conditional love—love that’s based on a child’s behavior or performance. We talk about how conditional love can show up in everyday interactions and how it can affect children’s emotional health. If you grew up with love that felt like something you had to earn, this episode is especially for you. I’ll share how you can break free from those old patterns and start offering your kids the gift of unconditional love, even if you didn’t experience it yourself. We also touch on practical steps to help create a more emotionally supportive and loving environment at home.Key Takeaways for Parents:Recognizing Conditional Love: It’s important to recognize when you might be offering conditional love, where affection and approval are tied to your child’s behavior or achievements. Awareness of this is the first step in shifting toward a more unconditional approach.The Impact on Kids: When children sense they have to “earn” love, it can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, and a tendency to people-please. Understanding these effects can help parents create a healthier emotional environment for their kids to thrive in.Healing and Practicing Unconditional Love: Even if you didn’t receive unconditional love growing up, it’s possible to offer it to your children. It requires self-awareness, empathy, and a willingness to break old patterns. Unconditional love means loving your child no matter what, which helps build trust and emotional security in your relationship.This episode provides helpful insights for parents who want to build stronger, healthier relationships with their kids by offering steady, unwavering love—regardless of behavior or performance. I would love to hear your thoughts and insights! Comment below or send me an email if you're interested in further support.♥ Your Parent Coach, BrittneyFor free resources, online courses, or to join the mailing list, please visit theparentinglab.orgFollow on Instagram @TheParentingLabPodcastEmail Brittney: [email protected]

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