Ever struggle to just play with your kids? You’re not alone. Speaker: Dr. Gabor Maté Source: Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & How to Heal | The Mel Robbins Podcast Every parent has strengths and weaknesses. For many of us, we struggle with something that was modeled poorly (or not at all) in our childhood. That can come in the form of triggers caused by things like whining or talking back. That can also come through an inability or difficulty engaging with our children in ways we'd like to. Here, Dr. Gabor opens up about an unfortunate truth for some of us: playing can be incredibly difficult. Whether it's imaginative play, playing games, or anything in between, playing can be really hard for some parents. In Dr. Gabor's case, it's because he never really got the opportunity to learn from a loving adult. These realizations can present themselves in a really frustrating way to well-intentioned parents. If this speaks to you, know that you're not broken, and that there is a path to learning, even in adulthood, if you're willing to try. 👉 Follow for more on raising connected kids — and tag a parent who’d relate