Be present without burning out.
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Reader, I know that sitting here behind my computer proclaiming, "You can set boundaries without punishing or losing it with your kids," can seem unsatisfying. Great in theory, but it can feel almost impossible to achieve some days. How can we have both personal peace and regulated kids when our needs always seem to compete? I want them to stop making noise. Like struggling children, we also can't think past the present moment when we're dysregulated. What's the result? Lots of repair. And then, remembering that tending to ourselves and connecting with them is possible when we stop trying to equate their behavior with our needs. What if you didn't have to rely on your children's behavior to reclaim your peace? ✨ Did you RSVP to Wednesday's free webinar? We'll talk about how to rewire our bodies to refuel our empathy supply when we've run out of patience. It's not that we're trying to ignore our kids' feelings (or neglect our needs), but most of us have never learned how to do both at once. Many of us didn't have a role model growing up, so we run out of compassion, confusing our lack of contentment with our kids' behavior. And then we "try harder" to make things work. But respecting our own limits sits at the core of conscious parenting. It's a foundational element — not an optional one. I still mess up. Last week, I suggested asking yourself: What feels possible? If you weren't taught to slow down and consider what would feel right, good, or possible, you might rush to "fix" situations. To gain control at the expense of skill-building. We were told what to do. And now we force a quick apology, or take away screentime to push our kids to change. But control steals our agency. We don't get practice making our own decisions or being curious about our needs, and given the time to process our feelings. (Which is why it feels so threatening when our kids have big emotions or impede our sense of autonomy.) On this call, we'll set a new foundation so you can see what this would look like in your own life. I'll walk you through real-life examples, and share simple practices you can use right away. I hope to see you there! Remember, conscious — not perfect! Warmly, p.s. Hit 'reply' to send me your questions after you RSVP so I can address them on the call. 📣 System update. Just a heads up that our course platform and email service are now integrated. If you're receiving this email, it's because you signed up or purchased a product at some point, but you might not have received regular emails. You can always unsubscribe below. But join our free webinar this week first! 😉 |
