Ripples of Resilience
Ripples of Resilience
Jana Marie Foundation
Episode 8: Rethinking Limits: How Boundaries Protect Kids, Adults, and Relationships
25 minutes Posted Nov 12, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Welcome & Why Boundaries Matter
Defining Healthy Boundaries
Types Of Boundaries In Daily Life
Respecting Differences And Negotiating Needs
Limit Setting As An Act Of Empathy
The Four Cs Of Boundaries
Scripts For Calm Communication
Consistency Without Rigidity
Modeling Boundaries For Kids
Reframing Common Myths
Choice Within Limits And Plan B
Guardrails Metaphor And Nervous Systems
Small Steps That Ripple Out
Partner Communication And Follow Through
Pick One Boundary This Week
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Boundaries aren’t walls that shut people out, they’re the guiderails that keep connection steady, respectful, and safe. We sit down with Dr. Peter Montminy, clinical child psychologist and certified mindfulness teacher, to unpack how clear, compassionate limits help kids and caregivers thrive without sliding into power struggles or burnout. We start by defining healthy boundaries across daily life, including physical needs like sleep and downtime, emotional space during conflict, and relatio...