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Research suggests that stress can make it harder to raise children in a way that makes them feel safe, loved, and supported. The good news is that even if parenting stress can disrupt parenting, it’s not inevitable and neither is its impact on a child’s well-being. With positive parenting, evolving brains grow neural connections that help children evolve socially and emotionally. When parents spend time with their young child to support their needs and emotions, they create a secure base—empowering kids to still explore and be adventurous, while having “a haven to return to for safety and comfort.” "Empathic parents possess a higher level of self-esteem and purpose in life, and, in turn, adolescents with empathic parents can regulate their emotions better, too. Empathy starts with creating a non-judgmental space for conversation."
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