Research suggests focusing on three key moments: the first 3 minutes after waking, the 3 minutes after school, and the last 3 minutes before bed. Focusing on these small windows can help rebuild a sense of connection without feeling overwhelming.
You can hate the constant screaming, the lying, or the disrespect without hating the human being behind it.
Constant battles over bedtime, chores, or school can wear down even the most patient caregiver. i-hate-my-son
When the Love is There, but the Like is Not: Navigating the Taboo of Parental Resentment
According to experts at Understood.org , these feelings are actually far more universal than we admit. Parenting is one of the only "jobs" where you are expected to provide 24/7 emotional and physical labor regardless of how you are being treated in return. When a child is consistently defiant, disrespectful, or aggressive—especially in cases of Parenting ADHD —it is human nature to feel a "fight or flight" response. Why Does This Happen? Research suggests focusing on three key moments: the
As noted on the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast , many parents feel this way simply because they weren't given the tools or support needed to handle high-needs children. Breaking the Cycle
Sometimes we see our own worst traits reflected in our children, which triggers a defensive, negative reaction. Constant battles over bedtime, chores, or school can
It is the industry’s best-kept secret. We talk about the sleepless nights, the "terrible twos," and the financial strain of raising children, but we almost never talk about the deep, gut-wrenching moments when we look at our own child and think, "I just don’t like you right now." For some, that feeling is even sharper, more visceral—it feels like hate.