In this week’s Mind Remapping episode, Coach Leonard joins me to discuss how parents can prevent emotional incest, set healthy emotional boundaries with their kids, and talk about feelings without making them feel responsible for adult emotions. Buckle up as we explore this crucial aspect of parenting and learn practical strategies for promoting healthy emotional development in our kids. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Emotional Incest – A situation where a child is placed in a role of emotional support usually reserved for a spouse. 

• Setting Boundaries – Parents should clearly communicate what is appropriate and inappropriate in terms of emotional expression and interaction with children. 

• Gender-Specific Roles – The same-sex parent plays a significant role in shaping a child’s understanding of gender roles and relationships. 

• Breaking a Pattern Through Conversation – An honest and open conversation between parents and children is crucial for breaking the pattern of emotional incest. 

Helpful Resource: 

The three-step approach of awareness, acceptance, and action can be a powerful tool for addressing challenges with a sense of mindfulness.  

Notable Highlights: 

“Mama was always harder on the daughter than on the son if dad was not in the picture, that spousification thing is starting to gel now.” 

“It’s important to understand that as that vacuum takes place because of a parent’s absence, it’s not appropriate for a child to take care of that.” 

“Crossing the generational line comes from wanting to fix or solve the problem so that you can feel better.” 

“It’s ok for a parent to show emotion in front of their child so long as they’re not putting the responsibility on the child for them to make their child responsible for fixing.” 

“A child’s first language is energy.” 

“The most important person usually in the child’s life is the same sex parent.” 

“Denial is a river in Egypt, but it’s also a thing we tend to do when we feel convicted.” 

About Leonard (Luv Doc) Sturdivant  

Len holds a master’s degree in psychology from N.C. Central University and has completed 140 hours of doctoral training in marriage and family therapy at Virginia Tech. He has conducted numerous workshops and conferences on relationships and held panel discussions on marriage and divorce. The primary focus of his work revolves around relationship and family coaching and divorce interventions. Len’s status as a relationship expert is backed by over 10 years of experience and several publications in the field of marriage and family relationships. 

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