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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 May 2012

Sunscreen stressors…can you relate??

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On the heels of this past Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to finally speak up about something that has been on my mind, for a long time. This past weekend, our family spent time outdoors, at our beautiful San Diego beaches, with several other families.  It was a BLAST.  Great conversations, kids had fun, good […]

Enough about the Time Magazine cover photo, what about the actual article?

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Now that the actual Time Magazine article is out on newsstands, I wanted to share my perspective on the article, and not only about the cover. And I would love to hear yours. To sum it up, I felt as though the article itself was an unfair representation of both Attachment Parenting, and Dr. Sears. […]

Conscious Parenting: Presence and Popsicles

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Our homemade fruity dessert treat A few weeks ago, a wonderful post was floating around social media circles about making your own fruity popsicle treats.  I just loved the idea and with my little culinary inclined daughter, we made these one afternoon after school. We gathered up some of our organic fruits and began slicing. […]

Hidden Food Ingredients: San Diego Channel 6 News segment

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  This morning, I shared with Heather Myers the hidden food ingredients that conscious parents should be aware of when reading food labels.   What hidden ingredients are in your food?   For example, Propylene glycol – it is used in things like antifreeze, lotions, baby wipes, salad dressing, deodorant. The Material Safety Data Sheet for […]

Do smart phones and children belong together? Part 2

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  As a follow up to my previous post on the topic, I thought I’d share a great article on some specific strategies for managing your child’s technology gadgets. I was first introduced to Christine Carter, and her powerful work by our mutual friends, and I absolutely love her approach to parenting.  Her book Raising […]

Conscious Parenting: Time Magazine cover good or bad for attachment parenting?

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    I had a great discussion this morning on San Diego’s News 6 morning show about the controversial upcoming Time Magazine cover that features a young mom breastfeeding her 3 year old son.   How did you feel when you first saw the Time Magazine cover?   My first reaction to this photo was […]

Nutrition FAQ: Fish oil vs. flax

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chrisinplymouth / Foter “I know Omega 3 EFAs are good for you and I want to include them in my regimen.  If I eat fish 2-3 times per week, do I need to take fish oil capsules, too?  Or is that just duplicating efforts?  And, is flax a better source than fish oil?” Having proper […]