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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.

Parents, have you thought about your child’s digital privacy?

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    As today’s digital world gets more and more complex and convoluted, it’s even more important for parents to become conscious parents, meaning, to look at the potential long-term repercussions of our parenting decisions. What may seem like something innocent and something everyone is doing, so it’s got to be OK….may very well not […]

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 […]

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 […]

Please stop posting pictures of my child on Facebook

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I need to figure out how to keep other people from posting pictures of my little girl on their Facebook pages. Please note: I’m not bringing this up to discuss whether it is, or is not, good/safe/appropriate to put pics of young children on the Internet. I am only asking the question – shouldn’t I […]