by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Oct 11, 2021 | Big Feelings, Boundaries, Emotional Maturity
In my parenting, the number 1 challenge I experience is holding onto unrealistic expectations. Right? Do you remember before you had your first child? What were your fantasies? Your expectations on yourself? Since doing so much personal work and waiting until I was 44...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Sep 27, 2021 | Boundaries, Connection, Perception
As a parent, it is easy, to think what you believe is “right” casting your child as in the “wrong”. When this happens righteousness pops up defending and justifying your actions of pushing, pulling, or forcing your child to live into your high values. I’m here to...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Aug 11, 2021 | Boundaries, Connection, Offerings
When your child doesn’t listen, won’t get in the car seat when you ask nicely, or won’t get ready to leave the house what happens inside you? Does it feel like an emotional threat? Do you feel anger? Most parents express how frustrated they are especially since their...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Jun 16, 2021 | Boundaries, Connection, Healthy Separation
When your child is asking you for something, what if they aren’t looking for permission? What if they are looking for support, support in knowing their readiness to do something. Support in asking good questions to see if they’ve thought it through....
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Jun 2, 2021 | Big Feelings, Boundaries, Connection
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...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | May 12, 2021 | Big Feelings, Boundaries, Perception
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...
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