When Your Protective Instincts Kick In at the Playground

Today, I found myself wrestling with a powerful urge to step in when a little bully at the playground started picking on my three-year-old son. My heart was pounding as I watched my child try to stand his ground, and every part of me wanted to swoop in and defend him. It’s so hard to stay calm and model the right response when all you want to do is protect your little one from the world’s harshness. Parenting is full of these moments—balancing our fierce love with the lessons our kids need to learn. How do you handle it when your protective instincts go into overdrive? Share your thoughts or similar stories below! #ParentingStruggles #GentleParenting #FamilyLife #Parenting