Removing threats to children’s safety does not equate to helping them feel safe. A fixation on protection shows them the world is dangerous and untrustworthy.
Hyperfocus on protecting children can disrupt their feelings of safety and trust, locking their nervous systems into threat-driven states that diminish connection.
Understanding Polyvagal Theory transformed my parenting—from an emphasis on keeping my daughters safe to helping them actually feel safe in the world.
My reflexive reaction to an older woman touching my baby stemmed from my hypervigilant state, illustrating how protective instincts can manifest in unexpected ways.
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