Being a conscious parent is not about arriving at a destination…after which you have earned the title “conscious parent.” It’s not a designation to put on your resume, or a symbol of having achieved a certain level of mastery of its principles. It’s about the commitment to the journey – and it can start on day one. You can choose TODAY to be a conscious parent. It means you are committed to the never-ending journey that emphasizes growth, truth, authenticity, and presence. We can all practice these skills and achieve various levels of mastery, however the genuine intention towards the journey is the most important piece that matters. Conscious Parenting is not a checklist of external attributes….it’s about the process. It is not about being a “human being,” but about being a “human becoming.” It is about being authentic, vulnerable, and honest. While there is a full spectrum of what that looks like from the outside, the most important aspect of being a conscious parent is the intention.

Facebook and parenting on Gil Gross 910AM talk radio

February 20, 2014 by Erika Elmuts Leave a Comment

I was honored to be invited to Gil Gross’ radio talk show on San Francisco’s 910AM to discuss the recent article I was featured in on NBC News about a hot topic on my web site – what to do when other people post pictures of your child on Facebook without your permission.

Here’s the 10 minute clip of our conversation on the topic.

To read the original post that caught the attention of many in the two years since I’ve written it, click here. Be sure to read all the comments to hear the many reasons other parents are concerned as well.

Remember, this was not intended as a discussion of whether it is, or is not, OK to put pictures of your child on Facebook. It IS, however, a discussion of respecting other parents choices for their family.

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