Tag: parenting
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The Mirror of Parenting
When we look at our children, we see glimmers of ourselves. Reflecting on our parents, we realize we’ve inherited many of their traits, habits, and behaviors, just as our children inherit some of ours. In self-aware parenting, we strive and are excited to pass on the positive attributes we feel proud of, as we do…
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The Six Pillars of Self-Care for Parenting the Authentic Self
To live in authenticity, we need to care for our body, mind, and spirit, and as we care for our Self, we strengthen our inner connection. From this place, where we are acting as our own best friend, we have the ability to nurture healthy and positive relationships and interactions with ourselves and others. There…
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Creating a Peaceful Home
As parents, when we are acting from a place of authenticity and love, we have the ability, with self-awareness and discipline, to create peaceful and nurturing homes for ourselves, our partners, and our children. The key here is self-awareness, because with it, we can take the disparate and fragmented parts of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors…
Julie Noparstak, LCSW 