#6 (Expectations Series) What They Expect of Others: Helping Kids Set Boundaries and Cope with Disappointment
Description
We’ve spent the last two episodes talking about the expectations our kids face from the world around them—and the ones they place on themselves. But there’s one more piece of the puzzle: the expectations they have of other people.
In this episode, we’re digging into what it means to help our kids form realistic, healthy expectations in relationships—and how to support them when those expectations aren’t met.
You’ll learn how to:
Help kids reflect on what they expect from friends, siblings, and adults in their lives
Teach the difference between disappointment and boundary violations
Guide kids through the process of recalibrating unrealistic expectations
Support emotional resilience when someone lets them down
Practice language for setting clear, confident boundaries—without shame or blame
Plus, I’ll share a few real-life examples from my own family, simple conversation starters to use at home, and a mindset you can borrow for those hard-but-necessary talks.
🎧 Tune in and walk away with practical tools to help your kids build the kind of relationships that are grounded in mutual respect, safety, and empathy.
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