The “I Don’t Care” Myth: What’s Under the Behavior + What Parents Can Do

<p>When your child snaps, withdraws, rolls their eyes, or says “I don’t care,” it can feel like rejection—but often it’s communication. In this episode of <strong>The Steadfast Podcast</strong>, <strong>Jessie Evans</strong> (owner of <strong>Steadfast Christian Counseling</strong>) sits down with <strong>Emily Coomer, LPC</strong> to help parents slow down in the moment, understand what’s happening <em>underneath</em> the behavior, and respond in ways that build emotional safety and secure attachment.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Why “pushing away” can happen most in <strong>safe relationships</strong></p></li><li><p>The “anger iceberg” and the feelings underneath (fear, shame, overwhelm, sadness)</p></li><li><p>How secure attachment is built through <strong>consistency + repair</strong>, not perfection</p></li><li><p>How to validate emotions <strong>without validating harmful behavior</strong></p></li><li><p>Practical phrases and tools for pausing before you react</p></li></ul><p>If you want support for your child (and practical tools for you as the parent), we’d love to help.</p><p><strong>Steadfast Christian Counseling (Charleston, SC)</strong><br>Website: <a href="http://www.steadfastchristiancounseling.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.steadfastchristiancounseling.com</a><br>Book a <strong>free consultation</strong>: <a href="https://sccandcic.janeapp.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://sccandcic.janeapp.com</a></p><p></p>