We're also facing a lot of challenges in the wider world. For a long time I didn't see the connection between those two things. Now I see the ways we interact with our children on a daily basis shape how they treat others in the world.
It can feel like our children have all the power, and we're at their mercy (so our needs aren't being met). But actually we wield the most power, and we often use it to get them to do what we want (so their needs aren't met).
When we see each person's needs as equally valid, we can find ways to meet both of their needs - which makes everything easier.
And when our children go out into the world respecting other people's needs... the whole world becomes a better place.
I hope you'll join me on this journey!