[Intro]
Yeah, let's talk about the PAUSE
Not talkin’ bout puppies
But breakin’ down emotions to find the cause
This is for all you parents tryin’ hard to connect
Building bridges constructed with love and respect
[Verse 1]
What I can say, before you react
Is take that 3 second breath, Inhale and relax
Check your own feelings, put judgement aside
Take that moment to hear, see and decide
That every behavior's tryin’ to speak from inside
Body language tellin’ stories some truth and some lies
So get down on their level and make contact with their eyes
Create the space to reveal their disguise
Usin’ validation, they’ll take off their mask
Give them space and no need to even ask
[Hook]
It’s all about the P-A-U-S-E (Pause)
So take a pause, that's the power (Power)
Take a breath in the heated hour (Breathe)
Acknowledgin’ feelings, that's the 'A'
Transform the storm to a brighter day (Showin’ em’ the Way)
[Verse 2]
Don't fall into that fix-it trap
Or minimize feelings with aggressive snap
Skip the lecture, avoid compare
Show them that you really care
Say "I notice" when emotions rise
Get down to their level, look in their eyes
Mirror back to them what you can see (Sayin’)
"Tell me more what's botherin’ thee"
[Bridge]
But Check your weather before the storm
Help them find their emotional norm
Body scan from head to toe
Where do all these feelings go?
Identify physical tension and flow
These are signs you shouldn't miss
Knowin’ where the need is to hug and to kiss
Creating space for them to share
Showin’ them how much you love and care
[Verse 3]
Build that emotional intelligence high
Resilience growin’ as the days go by
Better relationships, stronger minds
To navigate life, to help them over time
Journalin’ your progress, day by day
Noticing patterns along the way
Startin’ each morning with a check-in with you (You)
'Cause you can't help them if you're strugglin’ too (True)
[Hook]
It’s all about the P-A-U-S-E (Pause)
So take a pause, that's the power (Power)
Take a breath in the heated hour (Breathe)
Acknowledgin’ feelings, that's the 'A'
Transform the storm to a brighter day (Showin’ em’ the Way)
[Outro]
Remember what Maya Angelou said
It’s not words but feelings, that are remembered instead
So find patience within, and be kind to your kids
You don’t want to be resented, for what was said and you did
Just remember to PAUSE before you make your move
Let acknowledgement guide your parenting groove
‘Cause every emotion has its own place
In this parenting journey, tryin’ to find the right space
Just remember always that you’re a family true (A Family True)
And that its not a competition between them and you (So be a Family True)
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