i like to give you the biggest bang in positive impact cut to the chase in all this new way of positive parenting so you can enjoy your kids today! and feel confident you are raising little (or big) ones secure in who they are + ready to live their gifts to make our world a better place so here goes... spend quality connection time or gem {genuine. encounter. moments.} with your kids g.e.m.s or quality connection time is one of your key tickets to transforming misbehavior this goes for all kids and especially kids who are struggling with their behavior if your child is misbehaving they are in what becky bailey of conscious discipline calls a negative feedback loop kids are wired for connection + attention from us if they aren't getting it in positive ways, they'll be sure to get our attention in negative ways = misbehavior here's some guidelines that you can adapt for babies to the teen years.... 1) pick a child-led activity that: * is nurturing * you also enjoy doing (legos are a no-no for me as they drive me bonkers), * has a low frustration + competition level * is right-brained, if possible: dancing, art, making music, sand play, rough housing (if it's fun), chasing each other or going for a walk outside, playing with stuffies, or rocking in a rocking chair or porch swing are some possibilities. do what your family loves to do, and if you're not sure what that is - pose the question "what do we love to do together?" so you can look for the answers this week 2) time recommendations: * 10 minutes/ day for children 5 years + younger * 30 minutes/weekly for children 6 years to teens according to positive discipline click here to read this great article and hide your phones!! 3) don't discipline: commit to focusing on how.... positive amazing beautiful wondrous your child is yes but.... if your kids use this time to test you (they might) stay strong in the positive if you need to you can... * whisper in their ear "quiet" or "be gentle" * give them a hug * or turn their misbehavior into a joke your #1 goal is for your child to get your POSITIVE attention if your kids are testing you or quality time feels disconnected please reach out for support talk to your community or a mentor post a question in our fb community or for a 1-1 question schedule a 15 minute complementary parenting empowerment exploratory session here i'm beyond happy to walk you thru some ideas please.don't.struggle.alone you got this wishing you so many g.em. quality connection time moments of enjoying the unique wonderment of your children they are amazing people, and so are you enjoy each other! p.s. Feeling stuck, frustrated or disconnected as a parent? We all do from time to time. All parents can benefit from individualized support. Schedule your complementary Empowerment session here.
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Mama Megan
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
May 2021
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