This week’s video discusses a conscious parenting approach to a common “instinct” in parents, to explain, and to “teach” our children, and why this is not the best strategy in the long run.
Being a conscious parent is not about arriving at a destination…after which you have earned the title “conscious parent.” It’s not a designation to put on your resume, or a symbol of having achieved a certain level of mastery of its principles. It’s about the commitment to the journey – and it can start on day one. You can choose TODAY to be a conscious parent. It means you are committed to the never-ending journey that emphasizes growth, truth, authenticity, and presence. We can all practice these skills and achieve various levels of mastery, however the genuine intention towards the journey is the most important piece that matters. Conscious Parenting is not a checklist of external attributes….it’s about the process. It is not about being a “human being,” but about being a “human becoming.” It is about being authentic, vulnerable, and honest. While there is a full spectrum of what that looks like from the outside, the most important aspect of being a conscious parent is the intention.
Thank you for this tip – I need it personally because I used to think that explaining things to my children would help them understand and ‘change’ for the better. But sometimes in some occasions, I have found ‘silence’ or lesser communication to be a better teacher. Thank you once again and hope to share this video on my parenting page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ConsciousParentingApproach – inviting you to pass by and say Hello to us there! 🙂
Hi Lisha, thanks for your note. Yes, I, too….wanted to “teach” and explain things to my daughter so she would understand, instead of just saying yes or no. I’m glad that video helped you – truly understanding where a child is developmentally makes a huge difference in our parenting.