So parents who want more peace in their families, and in their own hearts, find that their most essential parenting skill has nothing to do with their children. It’s returning themselves to calm. That means noticing your mood as you go through your day, and taking responsibility to keep yourself on an even keel. It requires catching yourself when you get triggered and using the opportunity to reflect, not just react, so you can steer yourself back on track. This inner growth is the hardest work there is, but it’s what enables you to become a calmer parent, one day at a time. Calm doesn’t mean that things aren’t rambunctious or lively or hilarious at your house. It just means that YOU work towards being less reactive, more peaceful inside. That makes you a better role-model for your children. In fact, it helps them build a brain and nervous system that can self-regulate.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 01:28:13 +0000
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