Hawaii – Establishing Healthy Boundaries

In this session, therapist Jenna Riemersma provides insights into establishing healthy boundaries in parenting with the end goal in mind. Jenna likens parenting to pitching a ball: timing and direction are crucial to success. She emphasizes the authoritative parenting style—warm yet demanding—as the most effective, urging parents and caregivers to be both physically and emotionally present for their children.

This session highlights the risks of over-parenting and under-parenting, stressing the importance of balance. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to guide their children with love, allowing them to experience setbacks and build resilience, while always keeping the ultimate goal of raising capable adults in mind.