Bird Theory for Parents: Are You a Red Flag Without Knowing It?
Discover how Bird Theory reveals emotional red flags in parenting — and learn healing strategies, games, and daily habits to rebuild connection with your child. "Mom, look at my drawing!" "Dad, come see this!" Those little moments may seem small, but in your child's heart, they're big tests of love . When we brush them off — even unintentionally — we plant quiet doubts: Do I matter? Am I seen? That's what Bird Theory , a concept from psychologist Dr. John Gottman , helps us understand. It teaches us that every time someone points out a "bird" (literally or metaphorically), they're extending an emotional bid — an invitation to connect. How we respond to those bids defines whether love and trust grow… or quietly fade. And while this realization can sting, it also offers something powerful: a chance to repair . Bird Theory is the idea that relationships thrive when we notice and respond warmly to small bids for attention — l...