As parents, most of us are dealing with behavior in our home we'd like to change. In my online class + community, this week we've been talking about laying the foundation for positive change. And developing a plan to change negative patterns of challenging behavior. Like pre-requisites to positive change, here are your foundational steps: Step #1: Meet your basic needs.
Do you feel like your needs are met as parent? On a scale of o to 10, how would you rate your needs? 0 = Unmet needs or totally depleted 10 = Yes, I have amazing support and time + energy to take care of myself. Where ever you are on the spectrum of needs, what is the simplest thing you can do for you to bring the biggest impact? Often for moms with young children, it's simply profound things like: * Taking a shower every day * Getting out of the house alone * Spending time with friends * Setting aside 10 minutes of alone time a day Begin to develop a simple plan to support yourself with the goal of meeting more of your basic needs, one at a time. Step #2: Get a bird's eye view. When your needs are met, you can see clearly. You have access to all your wisdom. From this place of your brilliance, try to get above the situation or challenging behavior. Like a bird, picture yourself soaring above the challenges. From this view, you now have access to the big picture and the greater whole. From this viewpoint, what do you see? What is the big picture, as well as the little details? From this place of you in your brilliance soaring above your family's challenges, you're ready to take action. Stay tuned for the next positive steps. Have a wonderful week, Megan
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You are an amazing parent, naturally. As you begin this week, what is one thing you can do for you? Something that keeps you in the balance of you. Because life is stressful. It's too easy to get off balance. To not feel good within. That's when our children's behavior drives us crazy. Take it back to you. What makes you tick. What gets you through. What helps you thrive. Believe it's possible to have your needs met. Open up to that possibility. And take positive action. Baby steps count. Get something for you in your schedule for this week. That something -big or small- to support you. And the amazing parent you are naturally, when your needs are met. Have a wonderful week, Megan The best Mother's Day gift is for mothers everywhere to have the support you need to love your life, every day. In celebration of Mother's Day, enjoy 25% off The Parenting for the Next Generation 4 Week Online Class + Community ($75 today only, $99 value) dedicated to Mother's Day, everyday! And today only, as a bonus giveaway, every person who registers today is entered into a drawing to win this set of my favorite books for families ($72 value). Happy Mother's Day, and here's to creating world where everyday is Mother's Day! Here's some of my favorite books for families, included in the package: Moody Cow is a favorite in our house. He's a sweet little cow who grapples with big, real life issues--like anger and high emotions in Moody Cow Meditates and friends who are acting mean and fostering compassion for all living things in Moody Cow Learns Compassion. These crowd-pleaser children's books teach valuable life skills in a light-hearted way that acknowledges the human moments of life, while inspiring each of us to live from our calm center through everyday mindfulness. And some of my favorite parenting books are included in this set. I use tools and theory from these books everyday in my both my life as a parent, and as a parent educator. What I love most about Positive Discipline is how practical it is, and full of simple tools you can put to use everyday to develop capability within your children and cooperation in your home. Parenting from the Inside Out is one of the best parenting books on the planet to understand the inner workings of the brain, in regards to being both a parent and a child. Want to changes cycles of parenting in your family? This is the book for you. With The Whole Brain Child, learn about the "upstairs" and "downstairs" brain to help you navigate the high emotions of parenting. This book will help you navigate the roller-coaster ride of parenting. Today only, in celebration of Mother's Day, enjoy nearly 25% off the 4 Week Parenting for the Next Generation Online Class + Community. As an additional bonus, every family who registers for the class (today only!) is entered into a drawing for a set of my favorite books for families. Click here for more info and to register. Here's to Mother's Day everyday! |
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Hi friends, I write from the heart to tell my life story, and the story of those in my neighborhood called life. Research shows that our children's emotional & mental health is contingent upon us parents being able to tell our life story, or "coherent narrative." This is my coherent narrative, my life story in the making, with some of what I love in life too. My goal is to share my life in a way that is real, uplifting & positive- sometimes serious, sometimes fun. In my practice, I inspire parents to empowerment through reclaiming our life stories and learning respectful discipline. My work is my offering to our children- our future. Wishing you all a happy family! Archives
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