by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | May 25, 2023 | Behavior, Blog, Joy Based Parenting, Offerings, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat
I am giving myself a lot of kindness right now. Kindness for not knowing what to write in this blog. Kindness for the imposter syndrome I experience for not being a perfect Purejoy coach. Seeing through the lens of kindness is new to me. Before Purejoy, kindness was a...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | May 11, 2023 | Behavior, Blog, Joy Based Parenting, Offerings, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat
Before becoming a mother, I was first a Science Teacher and then went to graduate school to become a Counseling Psychologist. I was a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania before my son was born and continued this work after weaning him. When I became a mom,...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Jan 23, 2023 | Blog, Connection, Emotional Maturity, Joy Based Parenting, Parenting Advice, Unconditional Love
You live in a culture that tells you how your children “should be”. Through the ages and stages, there is a lot of info that expects your child to measure up. In Purejoy, we go a little deeper by supporting you in looking internally. What need are you...
by Jessica Henderson | Dec 12, 2022 | Connection, Gratitude, Joy Based Parenting
Hello Everyone! Who’s getting excited about the holidays? Yeah? No? I find myself a mix of serious-adult-must-get-things-done and also dropping into some of the wonder, awe and excitement my kiddos are bringing, as usual. I’ve said before here, but again… I LOVE...
by Jessica Henderson | Nov 28, 2022 | Joy Based Parenting, Perception, Unconditional Love
Welcome, Welcome to those of you who have made your way here via the Happily Family Conference! When I was young I dreamed that one day I would be a mama! I would pick out names and imagine outfits for my future children while I mopped floors at my first job as the...
by Jessica Henderson | Sep 27, 2022 | Connection, Healthy Separation, Joy Based Parenting
It’s the last week of September and fall is fully here in Alaska where me and my family live. The birch leaves are electric yellow and each morning, as we drive to school, steam is lifting off the lake which is now warmer than the morning air. This last weekend we...
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