Punishments sometimes seem like the only way! Big reactions on the surface seeeem like they’re *working* but they almost never actually help someone understand the moral reasoning behind the correction. Swipe for the questions I always ask myself when I think my children are in need of a “lesson” and let me know if they help you too ᵕ̈
Punishments sometimes seem like the only way! Big reactions on the surface seeeem like they’re *working* but they almost never actually help someone understand the moral reasoning behind the correction. Swipe for the questions I always ask myself when I think my children are in need of a “lesson” and let me know if they help you too ᵕ̈
Punishments sometimes seem like the only way! Big reactions on the surface seeeem like they’re *working* but they almost never actually help someone understand the moral reasoning behind the correction. Swipe for the questions I always ask myself when I think my children are in need of a “lesson” and let me know if they help you too ᵕ̈
Punishments sometimes seem like the only way! Big reactions on the surface seeeem like they’re *working* but they almost never actually help someone understand the moral reasoning behind the correction. Swipe for the questions I always ask myself when I think my children are in need of a “lesson” and let me know if they help you too ᵕ̈
Our children… sigh, our little teachers if we let them be. If we take especially our most challenging moments with them as opportunities to look closer at ourselves, our thought patterns, our fears and insecurities— We can unravel it all and become the actors in our lives and relationships as opposed to the reactors that we have been for so long out of survival. Just trying to be lovable, trying to be good enough, to have our needs for connection met… Asking these simple questions gets us out of survival mode and into really living and loving. ᵕ̈
Our children… sigh, our little teachers if we let them be. If we take especially our most challenging moments with them as opportunities to look closer at ourselves, our thought patterns, our fears and insecurities— We can unravel it all and become the actors in our lives and relationships as opposed to the reactors that we have been for so long out of survival. Just trying to be lovable, trying to be good enough, to have our needs for connection met… Asking these simple questions gets us out of survival mode and into really living and loving. ᵕ̈
Our children… sigh, our little teachers if we let them be. If we take especially our most challenging moments with them as opportunities to look closer at ourselves, our thought patterns, our fears and insecurities— We can unravel it all and become the actors in our lives and relationships as opposed to the reactors that we have been for so long out of survival. Just trying to be lovable, trying to be good enough, to have our needs for connection met… Asking these simple questions gets us out of survival mode and into really living and loving. ᵕ̈
Our children… sigh, our little teachers if we let them be. If we take especially our most challenging moments with them as opportunities to look closer at ourselves, our thought patterns, our fears and insecurities— We can unravel it all and become the actors in our lives and relationships as opposed to the reactors that we have been for so long out of survival. Just trying to be lovable, trying to be good enough, to have our needs for connection met… Asking these simple questions gets us out of survival mode and into really living and loving. ᵕ̈
Top 3 tips for healthy sibling dynamics and longterm self-esteem: 1. Honor boundaries 2. Validate uncomfortable emotions 3. Find subtle and simple ways to make your children feel seen and heard and special to you…
Ruptures happen, but repair is what matters the most — in the relationship we have with our children more than anything because this is the blueprint they’ll have for every other relationship dynamic romantic or not. Here’s what I prioritize for healthy repair after conflict or a rupture in the relationship.
Ruptures happen, but repair is what matters the most — in the relationship we have with our children more than anything because this is the blueprint they’ll have for every other relationship dynamic romantic or not. Here’s what I prioritize for healthy repair after conflict or a rupture in the relationship.
Ruptures happen, but repair is what matters the most — in the relationship we have with our children more than anything because this is the blueprint they’ll have for every other relationship dynamic romantic or not. Here’s what I prioritize for healthy repair after conflict or a rupture in the relationship.
Ruptures happen, but repair is what matters the most — in the relationship we have with our children more than anything because this is the blueprint they’ll have for every other relationship dynamic romantic or not. Here’s what I prioritize for healthy repair after conflict or a rupture in the relationship.
Ruptures happen, but repair is what matters the most — in the relationship we have with our children more than anything because this is the blueprint they’ll have for every other relationship dynamic romantic or not. Here’s what I prioritize for healthy repair after conflict or a rupture in the relationship.
Ruptures happen, but repair is what matters the most — in the relationship we have with our children more than anything because this is the blueprint they’ll have for every other relationship dynamic romantic or not. Here’s what I prioritize for healthy repair after conflict or a rupture in the relationship.
Ruptures happen, but repair is what matters the most — in the relationship we have with our children more than anything because this is the blueprint they’ll have for every other relationship dynamic romantic or not. Here’s what I prioritize for healthy repair after conflict or a rupture in the relationship.
Ruptures happen, but repair is what matters the most — in the relationship we have with our children more than anything because this is the blueprint they’ll have for every other relationship dynamic romantic or not. Here’s what I prioritize for healthy repair after conflict or a rupture in the relationship.
Ruptures happen, but repair is what matters the most — in the relationship we have with our children more than anything because this is the blueprint they’ll have for every other relationship dynamic romantic or not. Here’s what I prioritize for healthy repair after conflict or a rupture in the relationship.
Ruptures happen, but repair is what matters the most — in the relationship we have with our children more than anything because this is the blueprint they’ll have for every other relationship dynamic romantic or not. Here’s what I prioritize for healthy repair after conflict or a rupture in the relationship.
The “jump when I say to jump” mentality, and expectation that we often have conditioned into us as parents, usually results in everyone being frustrated and our children getting the impression that their perspective is insignificant. If we want more cooperation and collaboration, we have to start with curiosity and rewriting that old program that doesn’t serve us or our kids and it takes practice for most of us/is a habit that takes time to break. Sharing part II tomorrow with some other questions to ask yourself when you feel frustrated asking your children to do things for the third and fourth time…
Leaving the house and spending as much time outdoors/in nature is the best tip of all for Independent play. While this is no news flash or profound discovery, sometimes we over-complicate things and go against our design, especially in western culture. If you go to a local park or trail today take a video/photo and tag me! ᵕ̈
This video of my son playing independently was literally made possible by me gluing a piece of cardboard to another piece of cardboard and asking what he thought about it. 🥹😂 “It’s all wrong, mom” is what he thought as he began to create what he interpreted as *right* let me know if you try this today! ᵕ̈
Conscious parenting does not need to be complicated— The core basics are presence, connection and curiosity.
Easy peasy lemon squeezy, 🥹☁️ I also have a whole activity ebook on www.themellowmama.org!
