Sometimes I dismiss my spouse’s ideas as ‘typical’ or ‘naive’, lightly, but repeatedly. Our child has started doing the same to their sibling. How can I course-correct this? August 29, 2025
We argue respectfully, but we never resolve things in front of our kids. Is it important that they witness resolution, not just restraint? August 29, 2025
My child tries to speak when we are talking and we often say, ‘Not now.’ Could we be teaching them their voice does not matter? August 29, 2025
We do not fight, but we also do not listen. There is constant distraction, phones, TV, rushing. How does emotional absence affect what our child learns about communication? August 29, 2025
I am always the one calming down fights, even when I am not at fault. What does this teach our child about emotional responsibility and gender roles? August 29, 2025
We often joke at each other’s expense in front of the kids. It feels harmless, but now our child teases people the same way. Have we normalised hurtful humour? August 29, 2025
I tend to raise my voice when I am not being heard, and now our child is doing the same. How do I change the pattern without feeling silenced? August 29, 2025
My spouse often dismisses my worries with ‘You always overthink’. Our child hears this. Could it be damaging how they learn to express emotions? August 29, 2025
My spouse rarely listens when I speak, and our child notices. How do I protect my self-respect without modelling passive acceptance? August 29, 2025
I often talk over my spouse or finish their sentences. I just want to move things along, but could this be teaching our child impatience or disrespect? August 29, 2025
