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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.

How to keep your toddler off drugs

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If you were told your child needed medication for ADHD and they were 2 or 3 years old, what would YOU do? As a naturopath trained in numerous disciplines, I want to scream from the rooftops NOOOOOOOO!  After seeing an article today on this alarming statistic, I had to write this article. Here’ what you […]

Oprah discusses Conscious Parenting

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I am so encouraged to see my life’s work/my passion, Conscious Parenting, beginning to not only gain momentum, but even more attention in the media. Today, Oprah Winfrey featured the topic on her Soul Sunday show, and said about the conscious parenting approach “it is going to change the way we look at parenting.” I […]

Medical doctors discuss using essential oils

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As many physicians are exploring more natural options for their patients, it’s exciting to listen to this panel of doctors discussing combining Western medicine and naturopathic medicine. Having worked at a homeopathic pharmacy partnered with the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, I experienced first hand how patients and physicians were integrating both approaches in their patient care. […]

More Facebook problems for parents

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This morning, I was interviewed by San Diego 6 News anchor Heather Meyers about the concern many parents have over Facebook photos, from privacy and safety, to ethics to long term consequences.     This is the fourth media segment I’ve done on this topic alone in the last month, and I’m glad that people […]

Authoritative parenting style linked to obesity

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I was fortunate to be interviewed yesterday for an article on NBC’s Today.com about a recent study linking authoritative parenting with obesity. This really fascinating topic is only briefly discussed in this article, but I am not in the least surprised. For several reasons. First of all, my initial question is “well, how do you […]

Talking to children about drugs and alcohol on San Diego News 6

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This morning, I spoke with Heather Meyers about how parents can help their children deal with the threats of sex, drugs, and alcohol.  As I discuss in the segment, it begins very early on, and may not be quite what you think. Obviously our children are exposed to far more today at an earlier age […]