Rebecca Unedited: Surviving Summer

Rebecca shares how intentionally noticing positive moments and seeking connection opportunities with her children is transforming her summer parenting experience, despite the challenging start.• Summer began with significant struggles, including a moment when Rebecca needed to leave the house after a lawn chair broke in her hands• Progress with one child who historically couldn't participate in simple conversations without going into fight/flight/freeze mode• Celebrating her young son's decision not to "scream like a pterodactyl" during a frustrating moment• Working through attachment challenges with her daughter who typically ignores her after absences• Finding simple connection points through pool time, popsicles, and tech-free activities• Embracing the "1% change" concept from James Clear's Atomic Habits – small, consistent changes that alter trajectories• Meeting children at their comfort level for connection rather than forcing interactionsIf you're trying intentionally to notice positive moments or create connection with your kids this summer, I'd love to hear about it. Drop a comment on our Instagram page or send me an email about what you're hoping for this summer.We know that foster care and adoption present unique challenges for your marriage, so we created this Same Page Checklist as a conversation starter for you and your spouse. You can download it for free on our website at https://www.havenretreatsinc.org/couples-free-resources-1. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:Haven Retreats- https://www.instagram.com/haven.retreats/?hl=enBehind the Curtain Podcast- https://www.instagram.com/behind.the.curtain_pod/