Things happened in our childhood that has shaped who we are today. And if we want to heal and stop being triggered and stop living in the cycle, we have to break the habits and the patterns, and we have to do something called reparenting. Reparenting is the act of giving ourselves what we didn't receive as a child. So that means honoring ourselves, honoring ourselves for our own quirks and our differences, seeing ourselves, hearing ourselves, and validating ourselves. There's so much we can do to re-parent so that we can show up for our kids how we truly want to, not just what our unconscious mind recreates.
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Gentle Parenting is about recognizing your child as an individual, responding to their needs, showing them respect, empathizing, and setting boundaries. Learn more in my free 10-minute training: "5-Steps to Enforce Boundaries while Accepting Emotions"
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There are so many reasons I can give you to support the phrase “it’s ok to cry.” First, I just want to talk about what crying does for you. Then, I want to address why our kids are “perfect“ for others, but cry and cry for us. What does that mean?
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Spirited children are more intense sensitive sometimes more energetic, and have more issues than similar-age kids. Personality research tells us that 20% of children in the USA are spirited children. Actions are not what determine if you have a spirited child or not, it's more about their temperament and personality. Which you cannot change. Understand the importance of labels and honoring their spirit.
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