Parenting In and Outs of 2024
As we ring in the new year, we find ourselves reflecting on our previous year; what went well, what did not go well, and what we want to bring into the new year ahead. We often set goals for ourselves. And if we are being honest, we may put in the work to obtain our goals for a month and as life gets busier, we rear off the path of success and find ourselves in the same cycle we are accustomed to. So what will you do differently this year? How will you hold yourself accountable in the new year? Let’s take a look at the ins and outs of the new year; mindful parenting edition.
Unwrapping the Present Moment: 6 Ways to be Mindfully Present with Your Kids this Holiday Season
The holidays are a whirlwind of sparkly lights, joyful chaos, and overflowing to-do lists. Amidst the baking, decorating, and gift-wrapping, it's easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle, missing out on the true magic of the season. But what if we could slow down, savor the moments, and truly mindfully connect with our kids?
Here are 6 tips to help you be more present and create lasting memories during the holidays.
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I am going to share a story with you that very few people know about. This story is about one of my earliest memories. It’s about overcoming a sense of pain that has followed me into my adult years and, somehow, eventually gave me purpose. I contemplated sharing such a vulnerable moment in my life, especially with strangers, but I am finally at a point where I am ready to share my truth and let my truth guide the way. This story is about a three-year-old little girl, consumed with fear, and how she turned her fear into hope.
Top three mindful parenting tips you can start practicing NOW
Mindful parenting is a way of raising children that focuses on being present and in the moment, having the ability to respond to them with understanding and compassion, and is about taking the time to really see, hear, and understand your child, and about responding to their needs in a way that is loving and supportive. There will be times when you find it easy to be present and in the moment and listen with your whole heart. There will also be times when you find yourself getting frustrated or reacting in a way that you regret. The important thing is to keep trying. And remember, that even when you are not at your best, you are still a good parent.
How to break generational parenting patterns
Have you found yourself slipping into the same old patterns that your parents had during your childhood? Do you experience guilt, shame, and defeat in your current parenting practice? Mindful parenting is a process, not a style of parenting. Mindful parenting is the key to breaking our generational patterns and creating a new parenting process for generations to come.
What is mindful parenting?
Want to know more about the key concepts of mindful parenting? In this post, I share the foundations of mindful parenting, how to follow my mindful parenting map, and how mindful parenting is an intrapersonal and interpersonal process.