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Tiny Tips 4 Moms and Dads #7-Helping Our Children Identify Their Emotions.

Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads- #7

Helping Our Children Identify, Feel Comfortable with, and Find Healthy Ways to Process Their Emotions and Feelings.

Trust me-

One day they are crawling around and before you know it

they are asking for the keys to the car.

 

As our children grow and develop, more and more of what they feel and deal with in, terms of their emotions and feelings, surface to the forefront. Initially, as infants of course, they are non-verbal, so they have to find other ways to express what they are feeling and experiencing.  As parents we begin to recognize their communication clues and expressions, so that we get better at responding to their needs.  Of course, the task can be both frustrating and at times we can feel helpless.  It takes a lot of love, patience, and fortitude, to be a parent of an infant.  We worry about not being proficient and appropriately responsive to their needs.

The truth is that all parents have these feelings at all stages of their child’s development.  Are we good enough? Are we responsive enough?  Are we meeting their needs?  Do we understand them?  Are we accessible and approachable so that our children feel confident and secure in their relationship with us?  Do we really listen to them?  Are we communicating in a way that there is mutual respect and love in what we say and do with each other?  So many questions run through our minds as parents.  I can’t even begin to know what children are thinking about us as parents.

We have to be guides in supporting and nurturing our children in identifying, feeling comfortable with, and to find healthy ways to process their emotions and feelings.  Even when children evolve in their ability to be verbally expressive about what erupts within them, it is not enough to let things go without talking about the “what”, and “why” they are feeling and experiencing.  We have as parents a responsibility to mentor and guide them in learning how to process their emotions and feelings.  We have to explore ways to do this that feel uniquely and organically appropriate for them.   Now two children are going to be able to process their emotions the same way.  It takes a parent being observant and creative in figuring out what makes your child “tick”. Parents must know that there are so many resources available to them if they too need support.

Remember- what might seem to be a small thing to us, can be gigantic to a child.  If we guide them in acquiring the necessary skills, they need to live a happy, healthy, and productive life, we have done our job as parents.

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Tiny Tips 4 Moms and Dads #6-Parents Have to Make Time for “Time In”!

Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads # 6 – Parents Have to Make Time for “Time In”!

We need to support our children in expressing what they need from us.  It is important to give each child a “Sacred-Time In” with us!

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What does it mean this “Sacred -Time In”?  We all hear the about the punitive “Time Out”, that we as Early Childhood educators and children advocates deem- inappropriate!  In contrast to that “Time In”, refers to having an alone time, a special time, a mommy and me or daddy and me time.  It is the time that holds the opportunity for re-connection between parent and child.  It is the time for taking walks, going to the park to play, having meals together, reading stories, playing games, answering questions that have been on their mind, being completely and utterly available and attentive to “Just them”! It is about setting aside intentionally, time and space for them.  It is not getting on the phone or any other device that would distract you from being totally “present”.

I think perhaps that we feel that we are spending time with our children just by being in the same place at the same time.    The reality is, just because we are “With them”, it does not mean we are “Into Them”.  I observe my niece with her children, and she has made it clear with her children that if they need to have a “Special Day” or “Special Time” with her, all they need to do is to express their needs.  Together, she and her child or children have learned to ask for what they need.  In turn she and the child pick a day, make a list of the “To Do Things”, and seal it with a kiss. Snuggling is always part of the day’s agenda!  Lots of hugs and kisses!

 

Now of course there has to be a plan, not that it is written in stone!  But start out contemplating what you have the time and energy for before you even begin to enter into this contract because children are relentless!  When you make a promise be ready to keep it!  I would strongly suggest the following steps to this adventure into the “Sacred Time In” proposal:

  1. Figure out what you have the time and energy to invest in.
  2. Pick the date and time.
  3. Make sure you have taken care of yourself first so that you are really up to the adventure!
  4. With your child, or children, plan out the activities and evaluate what is and is not feasible in your “Sacred Time In”! Don’t overstretch yourself!! Sometimes it is better to take on one or two things to do and spread it out over a day or perhaps 2 days.  If you do too much you run the risk of things falling apart!
  5. Stay attentive and sensitive to your child’s energy as well. Sometimes they have big ideas but because they are children, just like you they get tired.  Look for the signals and if necessary, change plans that include postponing things, choosing other less strenuous activities, or just implement “snuggle time”-reading/ watching a show together/playing a game together.
  6. It is really ok to also admit that you are tired and need to call your won “Time In” to catch your breath and recharge. It works both ways, but you have to start out the way you want to end up.
  7. At the end of the “Sacred Time In”, set up a time when you can have a re-cap chat and talk about: What you both liked/What you did not like/What you would like to do again and even differently.
  8. Remember to take pictures so you have memories and for older children they could have a journal to write their memories in with pictures.

Trust me when I say these “Sacred Time In” events, will add so much to your relationship with your child!  Every child wants to feel they are special to their mommie and daddy!

It’s quite the balancing act, but somehow Lei pulls it off!

And now Aoluna is in the mix too.

One day at a time!!

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Tiny Tips 4 Moms and Dads #5-Why I am Your Parent and not Your Friend!

Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads-#5

Why I am Your Parent and not Your Friend!

We Home School our Grandchildren and this provides us with the opportunity to engage in their learning experiences and to build a relationship that allows us to witness and support their development.

Rachel Carson once said

“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.”

I believe that this is a topic that All parents have to deal with.  We have to really have clarity on what it is and what it means to be a “parent”.  We all have a need to be loved and appreciated by our children.  We want them to like the person we are, and we want to have a special and sacred place in their life.  I would be lying if I said otherwise.  But the truth is that we cannot occupy both roles simultaneously!  We have our own role as parent, and we want our children to have healthy relationships with others throughout their life that can fill the role as their “Friend”. We have a different level of commitment and responsibility than friends do.

We have the opportunity to show our children the beauty and treasure of what friendship can be in their lives.  I believe in conversation, when we are clear about what it is to be a parent, children will be able to understand the difference between what it means to be a parent and what it is to be a friend. Even though each of these relationships carry with them a huge responsibility of trust and commitment, the relationship of being a parent far outweighs that of being a friend.  Good friends are hard to find and even harder to keep.  What we experience throughout our lives is that at times we outgrow our friends and our life’s journey takes us in a different direction.

Children experience some of the same situations, and if they don’t have us to talk this through with them, sometimes it affects them negatively.  So many times, I hear adults reveal an incident that happened in their childhood with rejection from a friend that stunted their ability to trust other people. Many times, when children share these experiences, parents feel that if they ignore these little incidents, it will blow over.  Well, depending on the child’s self-esteem and parental support, some children may or may not bounce back and will take the, what might appear as rejection, personally.

Perhaps because you are not your child’s friend, you are the one true constant in their lives.  You don’t have to tell them what they want to hear or support them in things that might not be their best interest.  Your relationship must be raw with truth and honesty. It does not mean that you are not sensitive, loving, and caring.  It does not mean that you are not respectful of their feelings.  There is that old saying, “that blood (family) is thicker than water”.  This means that we have a connection that will not allow us to reject each other.  We can argue with each other.  We can dislike each other’s actions, but we are destined to love each other.  Love is creative and most of the time we construct our own way of loving someone.

This is not that type of love.  The love we have for our children is something that must be untouchable. It is something that we have a responsibility of safeguarding from society and anyone or thing that is a destructive force against that love. A time will come when you will have to redesign what that parent child relationship might look like, but the core of your relationship is a love that is instinctual.  I go into more depth on this topic in my book- Embracing the Gift of Parenthood.

P.S.- The funny thing is that children feel more secure knowing we are their parent and not their friend.

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Tiny Tips 4 Moms and Dads #4-We are the “Spirit Guides” of our Children-

Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads-#4

We are the “Spirit Guides” of our Children-

Parents and the “Village”  Must be in Concert!

We must be in touch with who we are to and for our children.

The beauty of this responsibility is that we have an opportunity to provide a “village” to support us in nurturing and guiding them.

I have an intuitive understanding that as parents we are the “spirit guides “for our children.  What do I mean by the term ‘spirit guide”?  Well, just like many philosophers and theorists before me, I realize that ultimately our children do not belong to us, but to themselves and the universe that they have come to be served in and to serve.  We cannot take ownership of our children.  We cannot impose what we feel to be their identity or their destiny.  We begin this relationship with them while they reside in the womb.  It is at this time we begin to understand some of their nature.  It is important to be very communicative with them.

 

I feel that we have a responsibility to watch our children, to listen to them, and to talk with them, not at them.  The receptive and expressive communication format that we develop with our children will make all the difference in the world in what we have as a foundation for building a functional, as opposed to dysfunctional, relationship with our children.  The world is going to step in and try to take over as quickly as possible.  If we are to be “spirit guides to and for our children, we must work diligently and with great commitment to preserve their childhood.  We make our greatest imprint during their childhood.  Adolescence will follow coming through like the tornado or hurricane that it can be.  If we hold our ground and we are steadfast in our relationship with them, we will survive the storm and they will come out victorious.

 

I do believe that it is important for us to acknowledge the milestones of development in our children. Parents must educate themselves so that they have an understanding how children grow and develop.  If we neglect this, we are doing not only our children a disservice, but we are also doing a disservice to ourselves.  You don’t have to fumble around in the dark and bang your head against the wall every time it seems as though no matter what you do or say, you are not getting through to them.  Trust me, they might not be listening to you, but they heard you. I strongly recommend taking a Child Growth and Development class as well as Parent Education courses if you feel you need the support. If you find that your child has special needs, do not hesitate to reach out for support.

There are so many resources available to you and your child.   I strongly suggest, is that you evaluate the ideas and theories that are presented in the courses, and then use what you feel is appropriate for your child, your family dynamics, and your cultural and religious values.  You must feel as though what you are doing for and with your child is intuitively comfortable and appropriate.  There is no one size fits all aspects of a human being.  We are mind, body, emotions, and spirit.  Each aspect of our evolution must be nurtured and cared for.

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Tiny Tips 4 Moms and Dads #3- Character Development- A Lifetime Process

Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads #3-

Character Development- A Lifetime Process

The Building Blocks to Their Divine Identity

Each and every day they are in their process of discovering who they are!

Some of what I want to do in this category of Blogs for parents, is to go back to my book, “Embracing the Gift of Parenthood”, and reiterate and expound on different elements of the book that I feel will be helpful and that as we grow and evolve as parents, that there is still more truth and knowledge to color the context and content of our parenting strategies and philosophy.  One area of development and growth that I feel is crucial in raising and nurturing our children is that of helping them in the development of their character traits and behavior.  This of course involves us first looking at ourselves and coming to terms about what we do and do not want to pass on to our children.

Introspection and retrospection are important tools for us to access where we are in our own character evolution. Parents have to live the qualities of character they want to cultivate in the personality of their child. In each stage of development whether it is the child’s development or the relationship of child and parent, it takes a lifetime to acquire all of these crucial attributes that make up the fulfillment of the human design. We cannot abandon our children to this world of trickery, greed, and lust.  We owe it to them and to society as a whole, to raise children that will evolve to become contributing and functional adults.  Are you up to the challenge?  Are you ready to take on a journey that will help you become more of who you really are?  If your answer to these questions is yes, then by all means let’s continue the conversation. This journey of parenthood is really not as complicated as it is seems.

These children that we are making a lifetime commitment to are gifts that we ultimately have no physical or emotional control over.  What we do have, if we have done our work, is a spiritual connection that will never separate them from us.  It is this connection that last a lifetime and beyond.  When we have spent time modeling the appropriate attributes, values, and morals we can rely on this spiritual relationship to guide them throughout their lives.  Our thoughts and feelings will transmit to them in the most obscure way.

Can you remember when you were in the mist of doing something you knew that you were not supposed to do and you would hear your mother’s or father’s voice in your head?  Sometimes you would get a lump in your throat or discomfort in the pit of your stomach!  The most amazing thing is when we actually hear ourselves saying or doing things to or for our children that our parents said or did to or for us.  Many times, these responses are unintentional and merely more like a reflex response.  We must make sure that we carry only those things that are loving and respectful. We don’t want to impose anything on our children that is offensive and destructive. Think of what you share with them in the process of parenting, to build good self-esteem and confidence in your child.  Let your words and actions demonstrate the best of what you have to offer. This is the part of being a parent that makes it all worthwhile.

Cherish these days of your child’s youth.  These days don’t last forever, and they pass quickly.   The opportunity we have to influence them and make an imprint on their life is so short.  Peers take over before you know it and if you have not built a firm foundation for your relationship, you will miss the opportunity of a lifetime.  This is about building blocks that will carry them throughout life with tools to navigate society and their own personal divine journey!

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Tiny Tips 4 Moms and Dads-#2- It’s a Big Job-But Somebody Has To Do It!

Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads#2

  It’s a big job-But Somebody Has to Do it!

         Clueing Into the Influencers in Our Child’s Life!

Oh, this is a big one in raising children!  We have to be constantly concerned that the people we are surrounding our children with, and even the people that are acquaintances are vetted by us.  I know to use the terminology- “vetted” seems serious, but if we do not take a serious look at the people that are influencing our children, we are leaving to chance, what their impact might be on not just them physically, but emotionally and psychologically!  There are also “Influencers” that impact our children in social media, and television content in programs that are geared for children.  These are times where the social engagement with children is off the chart in terms of securing their safety.  We as parents are the ones that are responsible for their safety and yes, it is a lot of work, but we have no choice!  We have to screen what they are exposed to in the world of technology.

There are so many hidden messages that are infused in what is supposed to be “children’s programing”, that I strongly suggest that if you are allowing your children to watch TV, or use the computer, that you not only set up guidelines of the “To do’s and the Not to do’s”, but that you are present in the room, or taking the time to engage in the watching of the tv program.  It is important for you to be eyes and ears, in what your child is being exposed to.  It is important that if questions come up in the process, that you are there to engage in the conversation.  The right information at the right time of your individual child’s maturation, is key to safeguarding your child’s innocence, and capability of processing information.  Have you ever observed that your child even has an emotional reaction to certain music. I observed that our kids get very sensitive to music in minor keys. Take note!

 

Then there is the interest and concern about who are the influencers that engage in our child’s life, and I don’t mean just friends and acquaintances!  Who are the members of our family that will be a positive stake holder in our child life and development?  Who are the family members who are healthy in mind, body, and spirit, that we can trust will lovingly and earnestly engage with our children appropriately?  Will they study the nature of our child and be willing to engage with them for “Who they are”?  Will they say and do things for them that will build their self-esteem and anchor them in loving and respecting themselves?

Will they make the time and spend the energy to “think before they speak” so that they say things that are context and content appropriate?  Will they be willing to share their knowledge, wisdom, and the legacy of your family that will ground them in pride, self-confidence, and respecting the value and legacy of your family?  Will they be truthful and respectful, and be adult enough in their own identity, that they realize that they must make sure that what they share with your child, has been sanctioned by you, as their parents.

 

Survey your family, and without bias and judgment but with wisdom and forethought decide who you feel safe engaging with your child!  Sometimes it is a very simple, statement, that someone can say to your child that is not being said with malice or thoughts of hurting them, but once said, it enters the psyche of a child, and believe me when I tell you it never leaves!  Somehow and at some time it will surface and color some essence of their life memory bank.  It is amazing how little things done and said in childhood can weave into some aspect of who we see ourselves or others as. Wow!  Parenthood is no joke, but “Great Spirit” is always there to support us if we but tune into the vibration!

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Tiny Tips 4 Moms and Dads #22 – “The Balancing Act-The 4 Domains of Our Children’s Development!”

Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads#22

The Balancing Act-Physical, Cognitive, Social Emotional, and Spiritual Development in Our Children.

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We look for the teaching moments so that we can use real life experiences to live the lesson.

The balancing act of supporting our child’s life in all the domains of their potential development is our most difficult and challenging responsibility as parents.  We first have to acknowledge and understand the different domains of the human design.  Our children’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and spiritual development sets the stage for who they are and will continue to evolve to be.

How we care for and nurture those areas of development must be attended to and guided into alignment in terms of maintaining a balance of the time and energy we invest in each of them.  We have to be observant and discerning in terms of what area of their divine design calls for, at times, more attention and loving guidance, then other areas that might be more in sync and grounded.

We as parents must understand that first of all, no two children are alike and that one child might need in one of these domains, will be different.  It calls for us to be open and receptive of who are children are and what they need.  There is no steadfast timetable track that these domains develop on.  The authentic nature of who that child is designed to be dictates what they need at any given time.  It is such a miraculous experience for parents to witness.  I feel these observations, engagement, and opportunities to nurture our children in these important domains, is the key to not only supporting their development, but giving us as parents the chance to see ourselves for who we are.

This revelation can lead us to really having an even more compassionate understanding of our child-children.  It is so exciting to watch our children grow into themselves and for to be privileged to be an active participant and listener.  We must therefore keep a watchful eye that we are doing our magical parental balancing act to attend to the total development of our child-children- mind-body-emotions-and spirit!

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So, breathe deeply! Close your eyes and visualize how intricately you are connected to this life that has been brought on to this planet that has its own unique and “Divined Identity” and “Divined Purpose. May today bring you a sense of peace, joy, and moments of feeling loved and validated for who you are your journey through parenthood, and what you are not only gifting humanity, but how the life of your child is a blessing to you, and how you are a blessing to your child. 

Thank You Jim Brickman for your beautiful music that vibrates through this recording. This is a selection from his album – “Music to Quiet Your Mind and Sooth Your World”.

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Tiny Tips 4 Moms and Dads #1-Sometimes It Is Yes! Sometimes It Is No! Sometimes It Is Maybe!

Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads#1

Sometimes it is yes!

Sometimes it is no!

Sometimes it is maybe!

Sometimes it is not at this time because…

But we as parents must always start with-

Breathe-

“Let me think about it and we can talk”!

Believe it or not, kids really depend on us to make sound decisions.

They want to make independent decisions, but we have a responsibility to teach them how to do that in a way that is nurturing, protective, and inclusive. 

Wow! This is probably one of the hardest parts of being a parent!  The part that calls on us to know what is good for the development and safety of our children and what is not.  It is the time in their life where we are guiding and teaching them how to make appropriate decisions.  Decisions that will enhance the quality of their life experiences.  This is not something that is done overnight, and the maturity -intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, must be taken into account as we allow them to make more and more independent decisions.

No two children are the same and that is what can make it difficult to explain that what is good for one child, might not be good for another.  But as parents, we have no choice but to respond to each child individually.  In light of this dilemma, there has to be general foundational values that run thru the fabric of a family.  Children need consistency, continuity, and honesty.  They need to see a common thread of the decision process being used throughout the family members and dynamics. There has to be equality and consideration of everyone’s feelings and desires.

Parents have to come up with a process that works for their family.  But I would like to suggest the following:

  1. Sometimes you will be able to say “Yes” because the request is simple and requires no in-depth analysis on your part. You have to be grounded in what those things are if you are to respond responsibly.  Maybe even identify those things with your child so that they know that if the circumstances are right, you will most likely be able to grant their request.
  2. Sometimes you will have to say “No” because you know and I bet they kind of know-that what they are asking is clearly not in their best interest and might cause them harm. You might even identify the things that hypothetically, could be dangerous, not appropriate for their age, or would have serious repercussions not just physically, but emotionally.
  3. Sometimes it can be a simple “Maybe”, because it is something that you have given them permission to do before and it has proven to be a healthy, rewarding experience for them. This is the request that is about “Timing” and making it work in consideration to everything else that is going on in the life of the “Family”.  There are the individual needs and then there is also the needs of the “Collective.
  4. Then when a request gives you a little “pause”, you might just have to respond with –“Not at this time because…”. That is the one that teaches that there is not always instant gratification and allows for the development of “Patience”, which we as adults know to be one of the most difficult character traits to develop.  What I like about this is that we have the “because”.  I really believe it is important to treat children as intelligent human beings and they deserve for us to explain why we make these judgment calls. Even in this process we are modeling how to make the “best decision”!
  5. But the first thing we must do no matter what we say, even if for only a moment, is to –

Take a breath- and respond with our parental mantra for making informed decisions and say- “Let me think about it and we can talk”! Ooops- another opportunity to model patience, thoughtfulness, and love.  I would even sign this statement with a kiss.  They now know that they have your full attention and that what is transpiring in their life, is important and relevant to you.  This whole process can be empowering to children because this action entails their participation and input in the discussion that is to follow.

Next time we touch on this topic- we will contemplate on what are the driving thoughts and influences that create these requests.  It is of great importance that we survey that with our children.  It’s part of the awakening of how their world interfaces with the world we live in.

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A Communal Transformative Parenting Hub- “Tiny Tips 4 Moms and Dads!

A Communal Transformative Parenting Hub-   

  “Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads”

 

Welcome to Our Parenting Hub!  Here we are creating a sacred space where I hope to share “Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads” that will make “Parenting” a journey that is both transformative and supportive as you embark on the “Journey through Parenthood”!  I hope that what is shared will be eye opening and uplifting and will give you a sense of peace and balance as a parent in “residence” with the gift of your child-children.

Parenting is basically a trial and error expereince as both the child and the parent navigate their relationship in a world that is evolving so rapidly, that we are living in a state of very little grounding.  While parenthood is challenging, it is the most amazing expereince that brings you the most gratification as you witness your growth and development and the growth and develpment of your child.

As a parent, I must embrace the gift of parenthood and the responsibilities of this role in my child’s life.  It is a life long journey in which there will be opportunities for me to build a loving and respectful relationship with my child.  Everyday is a day which presents new challenges and new growth.  I invite you to share in my experiences as a parent and as an educator of young children.

The Poem- ” I Realize”, that is the foundation of my philosophy of Parenting-

I realize I’ve been given the gift to be your parent and as your parent I realize this is a life time commitment.

I realize this means I have the responsibility to be your lifetime earthly ‘Spirit Guide”.

I realize you are a gift given to me great intention and you and I are connected by design.

I realize you are expecting me to take my responsibility seriously and understand I cannot be your friend and “Spirit Guide” at the same time.

I realize you are expecting me to love you, guide you, support you, and discipline you, with consistency and continuity.

I realize I must follow through with what I proclaim to be truth, justice, integrity and genuine love for you, so you will ultimately develop your own sense a conscious and values.

I realize I must be very intentional in spending time with you, praying with you, playing with you, laughing with you, crying with you, listening to you, and problem solving with you.

I realize I have a responsibility to provide for you- to make sure you have all the resources and experiences you need to be a whole, healthy, happy and confident human being.

I realize you are not me and I am not you and as your “Spirit Guide” I have a responsibility to observe you and discover who you are and what “Great Spirit” has ordained you to contribute to society so I can support you on your journey to “Greatness”.

I realize you came here knowing who you are and what you must do and if I honor and respect you and if I demand that others do the same, you will blossom into your full expression of beauty and this world will be a better place because of you.

I realize I have a responsibility to be all I can be so you will know I expect you to do the same.

I realize our love for each other will last beyond this life time and the next and what we build with each other today will last forever.

I realize you are my gift and I am yours.

Elizabeth M. Evans

June 2006

I invite you to read my book- “Embracing the Gift of Parenthood- How to Create a Loving Relationship With Your Children”. Available: Amazon and Barnes and Noble

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What Is-Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads?

I have been asked if what I do is a business. Well actually it is not a business! It is merely- A Family Affair!

 

Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads-

What is “Tiny Tips for Moms and Dads?  It is an intention to support parents on their journey thorough “Parenthood”.  The intention is to share my ideas and thoughts about different experiences parents have and will be challenged with.  The topics are shared so that parents feel they are not alone on this journey and that they belong to a community of parents that have a common ground on which to parent their children. 

These Tiny Tips are not shared in a way to pass judgement or be the only solution to the challenges of parenthood!  I just want to help parents support the lives of their children with confidence and open mindfulness.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions that might come to mind when you read the post.

We will be running a weekly series of-

“Tiny Tips For Moms and Dads” that we hope you will enjoy.  We have done these previously but now we are adding voice recordings to make our Tips more personal and approachable for parents, extended family, and all those professionals that interact with children.  Remember- the blogs are translatable by pressing the blue globe at the top of the blog.

Website:

http://heart4kidsadvocacy.org/

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