Circe – Short-Term Soothers That Backfire
Challenge: Quick fixes (constant rocking, overfeeding, nonstop motion) turn into dependency loops.
Ulysses Move: Use a soothing ladder—step down gradually and intentionally.
Introduction
Circe turns men into animals, then back into themselves once Odysseus approaches with clarity and calm.
Parenthood transforms you too—sometimes beautifully, sometimes abruptly.
The Core Lesson
Transformation becomes easier when you understand what’s happening.
Parenthood Parallel
Learn the cues. Crying isn’t chaos; it’s communication.
Understand regressions. They’re developmental leaps, not failures.
Respond with wisdom, not fear.
Ulisses Method Insight
Knowledge empowers parents to stay steady during unpredictable shifts. When you name the transformation, you move through it with confidence.
Understanding turns fear into mastery.
