RAGE is a terrifying emotion to turn towards with kindness. RAGE, in my family, was explosive and volatile and often expressed in destructive ways. Having experienced the destructive behavior of a raging mom I organized my life to never feel this powerful emotion...
The practice of moving toward uncomfortable feelings instead of away from them is counter-instinctual. So, why would we want to do this? When little, we experienced BIG desires which translated into BIG sensations rumbling through our tiny bodies. As we moved towards...
Lots of parents ask me, how do I set boundaries with my child? It is a HUGE topic and one I’ve chosen to explore from my internal experience. Early on I saw how much easier it was to bind my daughter and her behavior than to take responsibility for setting my...
Are you striving to be a more conscious parent, one that doesn’t punish, consequence or blame your child for their behaviors? Do you have a partner with more traditional views, or are your relatives and friends saying you are spoiling your child and ruining their...
Last week we explored emotional intelligence, how it leads to emotional maturity, and its importance in parenting. This week let’s deepen in our exploration together… Parenting is a skill-based job on the practical level. We actually have to change the diapers,...
Not taking my daughter’s behavior personally challenges me to keep turning inside instead of reacting out. Furiously yelling “You are such a mean Mom – I hate you!” sure felt personal and every bone in my body registered a perceived threat, so of course I...
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