You’re going to show up for your kids emotionally, to be sure, and you may even support them by helping them problem-solve. That’s an important step in creating security because they know you are there for them. But that doesn’t mean that you prevent or fix all of their problems. Instead, you walk beside them through their pain, helping them see that they are strong enough to handle a difficult situation and come out okay. That’s how they’ll learn to feel safe taking chances.
