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 March 2014

Using essential oils for your health

March 23, 2014 by Erika Elmuts Leave a Comment

Finally! The first video in my series on educating parents about the incredible healing benefits of therapeutic grade essential oils.

Authoritative parenting style linked to obesity

March 20, 2014 by Erika Elmuts 3 Comments

I was fortunate to be interviewed yesterday for an article on NBC’s Today.com about a recent study linking authoritative parenting with obesity. This really fascinating topic is only briefly discussed in this article, but I am not in the least surprised. For several reasons. First of all, my initial question is “well, how do you […]