A Letter to the Parent Trying Their Best

A Letter to the Parent Trying Their Best

This one-page open-letter resource is for parents who replay difficult moments and worry they are getting everything wrong. It recognises the strain of supporting a child and reminds readers that a hard day does not define the whole relationship. The letter offers a simple example of how to return to a difficult moment, take responsibility and invite your child to share what was happening. It encourages pausing, listening and learning when your child’s needs are not immediately clear. It also makes space for your needs: asking someone else for support does not mean you are letting your child down.

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