by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Aug 28, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Boundaries, Joy Based Parenting, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat, Unconditional Love
Before diving headfirst into validating your child’s experience (which you already excel at), let’s take a moment to focus on something equally important – validating your own experiences. Yes, you need validation too! Imagine this… You wake...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Aug 20, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Boundaries, Joy Based Parenting, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat, Unconditional Love
As parents, we all want what is best for our children. We want them to succeed, be happy, and grow up to be well-adjusted adults. However, our desire to help our children can sometimes be clouded by our own discomfort or anxiety. This is where discrimination in...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Jul 27, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Boundaries, Joy Based Parenting, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat, Unconditional Love
Do you ever feel like being a parent is equivalent to juggling 36 different things at once? I hear you! Between taking care of your little ones, managing household chores and errands, and keeping up with work or other commitments – life can get pretty hectic. But fear...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Jun 15, 2023 | Behavior, Blog, Joy Based Parenting, Offerings, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat
“Was that scary for you, sweetie? How are you feeling now?” My daughter is sucking on her finger and not looking at me. I sit down next to her and wait for her answer. A minute ago I sternly told her that I didn’t have time to play and rushed off to take care of...
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,...
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