by Jessica Henderson | Aug 24, 2022 | Emotional Maturity, Perception, Responsibility
The work we do here in Purejoy is about parenting. I’ve been asked if Purejoy would be supportive for someone who is not a parent themselves- and when I consider that question the answer is a resounding YES! Here is why- the way YOU were parented has a profound impact...
by Jessica Henderson | Jul 28, 2022 | Big Feelings, Responsibility, SafeSeat
Attunement- what does it even mean? This word is used a lot in conscious and attachment parenting- and I admit, on several occasions, over the last few years, I googled the meaning as I’ve practiced the Purejoy view. What does attunement feel like? What does it mean...
by Jessica Henderson | Apr 6, 2022 | Healthy Separation, Perception, Responsibility
When I became a mom I was driven by my fantasy- it was one that had been programmed into me from my culture, my family, and sources I deemed supportive toward keeping it alive. It took a lot of energy to work towards my fantasy. In my fantasy, I was perfect and my...
by Jessica Henderson | Mar 15, 2022 | Big Feelings, Emotional Maturity, Responsibility
My girl, she’s 9, said to me the other night as we were winding down for bed… I’m sad- and I don’t know why. It struck me- that she was just willing to be with the feeling of sadness. I asked her- how is that for you? She said- sad. So we just sat there, with...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Feb 9, 2022 | Judgements, Perception, Responsibility
When do you feel most valued in your relationships? Is it when another makes space for your opinions, thoughts, ideas and truly shows interest in who you are? Often with our children we take up most of the space with our opinions, thoughts, ideas and wanting to be...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Dec 20, 2021 | Joy Based Parenting, Offerings, Responsibility
We came into the world helpless and totally dependent on our caregivers to attend to our young needs. Each time we reached out our precious young arms we were met with either a tender loving smile and our vulnerable needs were met, or our caregiver turned away...
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