"Do I Matter?" How Our Inner Story is Shaped in Childhood

Send a textEvery child is asking: Do I matter? Am I safe? Do you see me?In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram, licensed therapist and author Susan Parker Jones invites you to look beneath your words — and discover the powerful role they play in shaping a child’s inner world.You’ll learn how a child’s Inner Childhood Narrative (ICN) is formed through the micro-messages embedded in everyday conversations, and how the Enneagram helps us understand the emotional blueprints children carry.Through powerful stories, research-based insights, and practical strategies, you’ll explore:The connection between attachment and emotional scriptingThree common parenting phrases that shape how kids see themselvesHow your own ICN may be influencing the way you respond to childrenWhat to say instead — and why presence matters more than perfectionWhether you're a parent, educator, therapist, or someone working to heal your own story, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and concrete tools to build emotional security — one conversation at a time.