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5 things I'm grateful for this year. No.4: Energy 5 things I'm grateful for this year. No.4: Energy vampires As a parent, as well as a parent coach, I've realised that many of us are not exhausted by parenting, but because we don't take care of our energy. We leak it- we give it to people, things and activities that drain us and do not focus on replenishing it. However, our energy is our currency. Being aware of where I'm spending my energy has taught me to be a lot more mindful of where I spend it, and more importantly of where I don't. In real life, as well as social media. Less judgement, more intention. :) . . #ammatoday
3 of my favourite parenting books for those findin 3 of my favourite parenting books for those finding themselves yelling, or considering a calmer approach, in that order. 1. The Whole Brain child by Daniel Siegel Undoubtedly one of my favourites in the parenting genre, this one talks about child development in simple terms, with strategies and real life examples. I love that the book focuses on the whole brain approach. This is however a lot more useful if you have a toddler. Favourite quote "You don’t have to try too hard to have fun with your preschooler. Just being with you is paradise for him." 2. How to talk so little kids will listen by Joanna Faber and Julie King I've had this one for about 7 years now, and you can see that I've read it over and over again by the condition of it. While the Whole Brain child may sometimes seem incomplete or abrupt in terms of strategies, this one fills that gap and gives detailed examples on cooperation. Favourite quote Without having their own feelings acknowledged first, children will be deaf to our finest explanations and most passionate entreaties. 3. Peaceful parent Happy Kids by Laura Markham This one is also along the same lines as the above two but focuses a lot, lot, lot more on fostering emotional connection- more on the whys than the how's. You need this only if you want to delve more into the whys and may be working through your own baggage. Not all of what she says may resonate with you, but it is reassuring to read, nevertheless. Favourite quote: "Most parents think that if our child would just “behave,” we could maintain our composure as parents. The truth is that managing our own emotions and actions is what allows us to feel peaceful as parents." . #ammatoday #ammatoday_parenting #ammatoday_books #parentingdaily #parentingbooks #bookshelvesofinstagram #bookishmomsandbeyond #positivediscipline #gentleparenting_memes #gentleparenting #positiveparenting #respectfulparenting #parentingwithconsciousness #raiseyourself
December is for gratitude and we have an upcoming December is for gratitude and we have an upcoming series of 5 underrated things I wish we were thankful for. Number 5 on the list- my children's behaviour that triggers me. Yes, we know all the theory about gentle parenting and positive parenting but why do we find it so hard to keep calm while laying boundaries, while disciplining them? Is it possible to separate our child from their behaviour and look at what that behaviour means to us? Do we operate from a dangerously empty cup, fear, anxiety or our childhood experiences? And the big question- why are we spending so much time trying to fix our children instead of healing ourselves? Are you grateful your children are triggering you and presenting an opportunity to understand yourself better? #ammatoday
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