Scylla & Charybdis – Over-Responding vs. Under- Responding
Challenge: The fear of doing too much or too little during fussing.
Ulysses Move: Pause 90 seconds, observe, then respond with the lightest possible touch.
Introduction
Two monsters—one on each side. No perfect route. Odysseus chooses the path with less loss.
New parents face this every day:
Wake baby early to protect the next nap?
Feed now or after the diaper change?
Bedtime at 6:20 or 6:50?
The Core Lesson
There is no perfect choice—only the gentler one.
Parenthood Parallel
Choose the option that protects sleep.
Choose the rhythm that preserves calm.
Choose the path with less stimulation.
Ulisses Method Insight
Empowerment is choosing the lesser chaos, not chasing perfection.
Good enough is brilliant.
