As a follow up to last week’s video on picky eating, here is a little more detail on some tangible “how tos.”
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.
Great info and tips Erika, thank you!!!! I try my best to do a ‘family meal’ at dinner time, but with both parents working, it is tough to get everyone together before Jack’s bed time. Do you think it works just as well if at least one parent sits with the child for dinner?
Absolutely! Getting into the “connection” habit, even with only one parent present, is what is most important. Then, on weekends, you can have both of you there. And you know for me, it’s always only one parent at dinner with my daughter! 🙂