This week, we’re talking about boundaries—inside our home and outside of it.

The kind that protect our family culture… and the kind that make everyone just a little bit uncomfortable (in the best way).

From Brené Brown’s Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto:
“We will set and respect boundaries. We will honor hard work, hope, and perseverance. Rest and play will be family values, as well as family practices.”

We start with the boundaries that live inside our home—around sleep, late-night conversations, and shared spaces (including one now-infamous, sticker-covered kitchen chair). We talk about the practices that feel solid, the ones we’re still fumbling through, and how family meetings help us navigate the thorny stuff with more intention and less drama.

Then we zoom out to boundaries with the outside world—where things tend to get trickier.

We explore:

• Saying no without over-explaining
• Navigating extended family dynamics
• The tension between being kind and being clear
• Why some boundaries feel easy to hold, and others feel like heartbreak
• What it means to protect the emotional climate of your home

Plus: Why “Spending Saturdays” might be our favorite new family tool

Before setting a boundary, ask yourself:

• How is this aligned with my values—not just my mood or my fear?
• Does this need to be said… by me… right now?

We’re still learning, too.
If you’ve got a family boundary that’s working—or one that’s still in the chaos phase—we’d love to hear about it. Message us on IG @themostimpthing.

And don’t forget to check out TMIT 01: Family Meetings if you haven’t yet—because family meetings > family meltdowns.