Is It Fear or Intuition? Here's How to Tell

When my son asked to climb the rocks at our local state park, I felt a knot in my stomach. Was it too risky? Was he ready?

At first, my mind raced with “what ifs,” imagining every possible thing that could go wrong. But then, I paused, took a deep breath, and asked myself: Is this fear talking, or my intuition?

The answer surprised me. Once I let the fear settle, I realized my inner voice said, Let them try. He’s ready.

The result? My son felt proud, gained confidence, learned something new…and I gained trust in my parenting instincts.

Have you ever been unsure if you’re protecting your child or holding them back? It can be tricky to tell if your decisions come from fear or intuition, but learning the difference is key to confident parenting.

Here’s how to spot the difference:

• Fear feels urgent and is often accompanied by anxiety or worst-case scenarios.

• Intuition feels calm and has a quiet, steady confidence.

✨ Quick Tip to Check In With Yourself:
The next time you feel unsure, take three slow breaths and ask, “Am I reacting from fear, or is this my intuition guiding me?” Often, intuition speaks after the noise of fear quiets down.

Parenting intuitively means allowing space for clarity to emerge. With practice, you’ll recognize the voice of intuition more easily.

Have you ever mistaken fear for intuition? Share your story by replying to this email—I’d love to hear how you worked through it!

P.S. Next week, we’ll dive into How to Trust Your Child’s Natural Growth Without Comparing Them to Others.

Until then… Listen to your Mommy gut!