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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.

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 […]

The power of hope: An inspiring story about an autistic teenager

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In this week’s video blog, I follow inspiration and shoot the video on the spot, when I was feeling compelled to share this with all of you.  (I hope you don’t mind my sans makeup, messy hair kinda day).  🙂   The messages of this particular story resonate so profoundly with me, and my work, […]

Parenting picky eaters (Part 1)

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In this week’s video blog, I share my perspective on how to parent a picky eater.  First, from the health perspective, and secondly, from the conscious parenting perspective.  This video is intended to give a foundation for this topic, and also some food for thought (pun intended).  🙂 Tune in next week for some more […]

Disaster preparedness family food strategies

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This morning, I was interviewed on San Diego’s channel 6 news about disaster preparedness food strategies. Here are some of the main strategies: Plan for enough food and water to last a week Realize you may or may not be in your home, so you need to think about portability Remember baby formula Keep these […]

Conscious Parenting FAQ: Are supplements worth it?

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Frederic Poirot / Foter “I have taken vitamins before, but I do not usually stay with it because I do not know if they are actually doing anything for me, and I wonder if I am wasting my money. How do I know if it is worth the money or the time?” A day does […]

Chicken, sun dried tomato, artichoke, arugula pasta recipe

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elana’s pantry / Foter A number of years ago, I made up a recipe with all of my favorite ingredients in it, and it has since become our family’s favorite dinner. The kind where when you make it, it’s pretty much gone, even though I make a lot extra for leftovers….it just is one of […]

Sunscreen myths on San Diego 6 In the Morning

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  Summer is here…and many well-meaning parents may actually be doing some more harm than good when it comes to sun safety.   While you never want to get burned – EVER – the sun is not the dangerous villain it is portrayed to be. What I’m going to share here in no way means […]