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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.

NBC News interviews Erika about Facebook and parenting

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Many of you who have found my web site have come here because you are looking for help with the frustration with Facebook, and other people posting pictures of your child without your permission. Last week,  NBC News called me as they were researching this important topic, as they had found that the amount of […]

Talking conscious parenting on Conscious Cool Chic radio show

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This week, I was honored to be the featured guest on Conscious Cool Chic’s radio show with the fabulous Molly McCord! We chatted all things conscious parenting, how important the heart connection with our child is to their growth, now to nurture that, and also how to learn from our highly intuitive children. We even […]

Brand new web site coming SOON!

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My apologies for the current state of my web site.  I am currently re-doing the entire site, improving it with many more features, etc.  In the meantime, please sign up for my list, to be notified when it’s ready.  Or join us on my FaceBook page.  Can’t wait to see you on the other side! […]

How aware are infants really?

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In this week’s video post, I discuss the powerful idea about just exactly how aware infants are from the start – far more so than many people think.  Understanding this point can be a vital component to a conscious parent’s approach to their children.     Here is the clip from America’s Funniest Home videos…. […]

Conscious parenting tip: Stop talking so much!

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This week’s video discusses a conscious parenting approach to a common “instinct” in parents, to explain, and to “teach” our children, and why this is not the best strategy in the long run.   Do you ever think you are “talking too much?”  How have you stopped doing this in your parenting?

Healthier fast food options

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This morning, I had the pleasure of talking with Heather Meyers at San Diego 6 in the Morning, about healthier options for “fast” food on the go.     Parents, on the go, kids complaining of being hungry, so when we think of “fast” food, we end up at a drive through First, “fast” food […]