Conscious parenting is…

Drawing curiosity, instead of assumptions, about our child’s behaviour - we seek beyond what we can see, and understand the ‘why’ behind their words and actions.

It is advocating for our child when others do not understand, and want to punish the child for being a child.

It is prioritising the connection and relinquishing control.

It is creating a vast container for our child’s voice and emotional expressions.

It is undertaking the act of repair after a fracture in the relationship.

It is rooted in developing safety and a secure attachment.

It is believing that kids do the best they can, with what they have, in the moment - and that goes for us, too.

It is conducting self-awareness, attunement, empathy and accountability as our default, even when it doesn’t come naturally.

It is asking for and accepting support because parenting is heavy work, and we are worthy of this help.

It is finding wonder, awe, joy and celebration in the ordinary moments with our child.

This approach is not dependent on behavioural modification of children; it is parent-focused. We move out of dominant or permissive parenting paradigms, which contributes to disconnection, resentment and rebellion. Instead, we practise empowered parenting which restores connection, trust and mutual respect. As we show up in consistent, calm and compassionate ways, we create safe spaces where our child is held and intrinsically motivated to collaborate and cooperate.

Your child matters. You matter. The work you are doing MATTERS.

I offer support in the form of 1:1 parent coaching sessions or a 12-week transformational parenting program, so you don’t have to do this alone.