71. Why Influence Matters More Than Control

As children grow, our authority naturally begins to fade - but that doesn’t mean our guidance has to disappear.In this episode, we explore the difference between control and influence, why control can feel so reassuring, and how parents can build the kind of trust that allows their voice to matter even when the choice no longer belongs to them. We’ll talk about compliance, boundaries, emotional safety, repair, and the difficult truth that influence never guarantees a particular outcome.Because control may change what children do while we’re watching...but influence becomes part of who they are when we’re not.♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney Join The Parenting Lab ⁠Facebook Group⁠!For free resources, online courses, or to join the mailing list, please visit ⁠theparentinglab.org⁠Follow on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube  ⁠@TheParentingLabPodcast⁠Email Brittney: podcast@theparentinglab.org