by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Jul 13, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Boundaries, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat
Asking my daughter to do something, I noticed a strong reaction inside when she said she didn’t feel like doing it. Heat rose in my body, and I heard my inner voice saying, “I knew she wasn’t going to do that…she never does anything I...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Jun 29, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Boundaries, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat
In Purejoy, the definition of boundaries is “what is okay with me and what is not okay with me about how I treat myself.” Take a moment to consider this. It is not about how others treat you; they are going to do what they do, say what they say, and feel...
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,...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | May 4, 2023 | Behavior, Blog, Emotional Maturity, Offerings, Perception, SafeSeat
This morning I woke up to the sound of the rain beating against the window near my bed. I could hear the cars driving by and the rain splashing up against the tires. My family and I have been dealing with a variety of illnesses for a few days, so any extra time in bed...
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