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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.

Archives for January 2012

A tip for how to help teach your children to make healthier food choices

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One of the most common responses I get when talking about shifting a child’s eating habits is: “But they won’t like it!” Or…. “Not my child, they are VEEEERRRYY picky.” I’m not saying that it’s easy, or that your child will immediately run over hugging and kissing you for making the changes to their food. […]

A great “unconscious” parenting moment…..

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Last night’s bedtime conversation while DD and I were snuggling together: MermaidGirl: “Mommy, we are in the now.” (or at least this is what I thought I heard) Me: “Wow, MermaidGirl, that’s right, we are.” (feeling a bit amazed that she was referring to her Eckhart Tolle children’s book that teaches about being in the […]