by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | May 28, 2024 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Connection, Emotional Maturity, Parenting Advice, Perception, SafeSeat
As the spring season blooms in Colorado, I find myself drawn to the garden. The irresistible pull of nature keeps me out there for hours, engaged in the never-ending cycle of growth and renewal. Memorial Day just passed, and it was a beautiful day – a day for...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | May 7, 2024 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Connection, Emotional Maturity, Parenting Advice, Perception, SafeSeat
As someone who has spent a lot of time parenting and discussing parenting strategies, I’ve encountered a common tendency among parents, including myself – overprotection. It’s a topic that’s both dear and familiar to me. Especially in...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Apr 25, 2024 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Connection, Emotional Maturity, Parenting Advice, Perception, SafeSeat
As parents, our natural instinct is to protect, nurture, and guide our children. But have you ever paused to think about the weight your needs place on your children? In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, I often voiced my needs to my daughter – ‘I...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Apr 16, 2024 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Connection, Emotional Maturity, Parenting Advice, Perception, SafeSeat
My core message centers around nurturing our internal wisdom in parenting and discovering our unique “mojo.” The term “mojo,” commonly defined as a magic spell or charm, encapsulates my journey as a parent. I initially believed that parenting...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Apr 3, 2024 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Connection, Emotional Maturity, Parenting Advice, Perception, SafeSeat
As parents, we often get caught in the trap of perceiving our children’s behavior as fixed patterns. We may make statements like, “my daughter never wears skirts,” or “my son always does this,” only to be proven wrong the next day. This...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Mar 20, 2024 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Connection, Emotional Maturity, Parenting Advice, Perception, SafeSeat
Last week, I embarked on an introspective journey, diving deep into my understanding of judgment. I aimed to understand its purpose and functionality in my life, especially how it affected my parenting. Judgment, I realized, comes naturally and instantaneously....
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