by PureJoyParenting | Jan 24, 2018 | Big Feelings, Blog, Connection, Joy Based Parenting, Parenting Advice
As parents, we are expected to know what is best for our children. We are cast into this omnipotent role of the “all knower” and we often take this position on and forget we may not always know what is best. I began to see how I knew what was best from my... by PureJoyParenting | Jan 23, 2018 | Boundaries, Joy Based Parenting, Parenting Advice
Are you afraid to ask for what you want? As a child when you asked were you told you wanted too much or your parent expected you not to ask because they didn’t want to set their personal boundary? I learned to NOT ASK which meant I became self-reliant and... by PureJoyParenting | Oct 26, 2017 | Big Feelings, Blog, Joy Based Parenting, Parenting Advice, Sibling Conflicts
Last week we talked about how to turn inside to attend to what is arising in us when our children are fighting. Once we are able to separate out enough from our emotional trigger and step back into our adult role we can offer our children some ways to work with what... by PureJoyParenting | Jun 23, 2017 | Big Feelings, Blog, Offerings, Parenting Advice, Single Parenting
I grew up with a rageful mom and spent most of my life avoiding all situations that triggered my rage. I was terrified I would be like her so kept a lid on my rage by avoiding going deeper in a relationship. When I adopted my daughter I had HUGE expectations on myself... ![Does Your Child Really Need Consistent Routines?]()
by PureJoyParenting | Aug 8, 2015 | Blog, Joy Based Parenting, Parenting Advice, Single Parenting, Unconditional Love
When I started my blog I was disciplined and determined to write every week. I kept it up for a good 2 years which for me is amazing. Then the tides changed and I didn’t write for 2 years which is also amazing. One of my highest values is freedom and this... ![Does Your Child Really Need Consistent Routines?]()
by PureJoyParenting | Dec 6, 2011 | Joy Based Parenting, Parenting Advice, Unconditional Love
Families often ask me if they parent this way how will it turn out? Will their child be responsible, loving, kind and hard working? Will they learn the difference between right and wrong? Will they get into a good college? Most of these questions are based on... 
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