What can we do when we're about to fall into the abyss of despair? Go ahead and do so--but keep these things in mind.
Conscious Despair
One simple trick for hard times: Imagine how you want it to go
Learn how to keep peace of mind and a sense of control during your kids' worst moments.
How to be in charge and stay connected
As part of launching our Perspectives on Feelings audio program, Shelly and I asked for your questions related to feelings, so we could get a discussion going around the topic. You might have seen our video blogs the last few weeks.
I’m giving the camera a rest and going back to the old familiar keyboard this week. One of you asked, “My son’s a wiggler. Sometimes I need to use force to put him in diapers, into a car seat, or other places. What do you recommend?”
Here are some things to keep in mind:
My child is scared of so many things…
As an introduction to Awake Parent's new audio program, Perspectives on Feelings, Jill Nagle responds to a parent's question about addressing her child's many fears.
Five keys to Conscious Parenting
Whether mild or extreme, we probably all know someone who had things happen to them in the past that they don’t want to repeat in the present. One of my favorite quotes is from Pam Leo, who said, “Let’s raise children who won’t have to recover from their childhood[s].” But aside from managing not to repeat some our parents’ biggest mistakes, how do we know we’re getting where we want to go? Here are five keys to Conscious Parenting that we can keep in mind when we wonder if we’re on the right track.