Thoughts: Emotional Literacy

Thoughts: Emotional Literacy

In 2013, I learned about what it means to be emotionally available for my children. This was my aim, amongst other things, for my children. I was a new parent and I only had one child at the time, but with family planning, I knew 

The Home With A 5-year-old

The Home With A 5-year-old

Tomorrow, my littlest little turns 5. I tend to feel a sense of accomplishment when their birthday comes around. I feel appreciated, honored and important for raising a little like I am. As my little transitions to 5, I have the same promises that I’ve 

The Values.

The Values.

The rhythms of our daily life has benefited our family structure in such a positive way. Through our daily rhythms, life gives more freedom to everyone in the home. With a rhythm, my children are more relaxed and comfortable, and more secure because they know 

What To Do With Infant Flaking Skin And Cradle Cap

What To Do With Infant Flaking Skin And Cradle Cap

Most infants, if not all, have a little flaking skin or cradle cap after birth. A virgin olive oil rubbed into the dry spot can solve the problem. If your using olive oil, repeat the treatment twice per day for 4 days. If your infant 

Remaining Present in Parenting

Remaining Present in Parenting

With three children under the age of 7, I can gather how parenting in the present can be difficult. At times, we as parents, are unable to respond to our children authentically due to our own mental preoccupation…During those times we might ask ourselves, ” 

What does Conscious Parenting mean?

What does Conscious Parenting mean?

Conscious parenting means that in our interactions with our children, we ask “ am I dealing with my child in an aware manner, or am I being triggered by my past?” The focus is always allowing us to look within. —————————————————————————– Conscious parenting takes recognizing 

The Emerging of the Mindful Parent

The Emerging of the Mindful Parent

3 minute read Parenting with awareness does not happen overnight. Parenting with awareness is also not found in quick-fix parenting books, how-to guides on parenting topics or anything outside of the parent-child dynamic. Trust me, I have tried. Parenting with awareness or consciousness happens in 

‘Bad’ Behaviors of Our Children

‘Bad’ Behaviors of Our Children

2 minute read In some shape or form, we inevitably experience identical emotions to that of which we felt when we were young. Our childhood experiences and emotions never leave us. Instead, we become adults with reincarnated feelings which passes down to our offspring. Our 

How to be Present in Parenting

How to be Present in Parenting

3 minute read. Being present. You may here it often in this current wave of mindfulness. What does be present mean? Being present means that you are having your focus, attention, thoughts and feelings fixed on what is happening in the moment. In the present,