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Tips for Keeping Your Kids at the Table

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

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Many of us rarely take the time to sit down and enjoy a meal these days. And when we try to add kids to the picture, it can be even more challenging. There are some dinners where my children (and let’s be honest, my husband too) are up and down so many times that I want to give up. Yet, I know that taking the time to sit down and share a meal is important to the well being of our family. A healthy meal with people we love in beautiful surroundings nurtures our relationships, bodies, and spirits and can make our lives feel rich and abundant.  Here are a few suggestions for keeping your family at the table:

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Getting Your Kids Out The Door: Eight Tips for a Peaceful Morning

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

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Give yourself, and your children, the gift of a peaceful morning.  At one time or another, we have all experienced the stress of being late in the morning, rushing our children out the door, and occasionally losing our patience. Sometimes it’s hard for both parent and child to go our separate ways feeling good and ready to take on the day after a frantic morning. I know I have had my fair share of chaotic mornings. And over time, I find this can deplete our self-esteem and wear on our relationship with our kids. Following are some tips to help your children start the day empowered by your grace, calm, and patience. I can’t say I follow through with all these tips every day, but when I do, it works!

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Staying Present With Your Children

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

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I am aware that when I “lose it’ with my kids it usually has little to do with their behavior, no matter how taxing, embarrassing or outrageous it may be, and everything to do with judging myself.


When I stay present, both with my children and myself, and choose to just listen and be with them through their struggle or tantrum, I find the situation diffuses more rapidly. And often my response is much more creative, compassionate, and effective. I am able to use my child’s meltdown as an opportunity for learning, love, connection, and healing rather than a moment where I say something I don’t mean or lose my temper – which of course I invariably regret once I have calmed down.


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Conscious living,
everyday. . .


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