by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Jul 21, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Boundaries, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat
Welcome to a blog that’s all about celebrating the joyous journey we call parenting. Purejoy! Today, let’s dive deep into an empowering concept that might just revolutionize your relationship with your little ones. So sit back, relax (if you can),...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Jul 13, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Boundaries, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat
Asking my daughter to do something, I noticed a strong reaction inside when she said she didn’t feel like doing it. Heat rose in my body, and I heard my inner voice saying, “I knew she wasn’t going to do that…she never does anything I...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Jun 29, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Boundaries, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat
In Purejoy, the definition of boundaries is “what is okay with me and what is not okay with me about how I treat myself.” Take a moment to consider this. It is not about how others treat you; they are going to do what they do, say what they say, and feel...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Apr 24, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Perception, SafeSeat
Attending birthday parties with my 4 year old daughter has been a mixed bag of emotions and experiences for both her and me, and her best friend’s party a few weeks ago was no exception. My daughter loves being invited to and attending parties. She’s excited to play...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Apr 3, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Emotional Maturity, Parenting Advice
My two year old daughter bursts out laughing: “Again! Do it again!” Usually I can’t help smiling when I hear her playing like this. Instead, I feel my chest tighten and my lips squeeze together in a grim line. My husband is the one playing with her, he’s the...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Mar 20, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Emotional Maturity, Parenting Advice, Podcast
Do you know that feeling at the end of the day when you look back at how your day went and notice that you didn’t nurture the connections you wanted to, feel drained, and overall guilty about how you acted with your family and what you didn’t...
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