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How do unrealistic expectations influence your relationship with your child?

October 14, 2018 — 1 Comment

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You Can Say “No”

August 18, 2018 — 0 Comments

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Learning how to process difficult emotions, not suppress them, is the key to emotional intelligence “Our society tries to teach us to suppress and minimize difficult emotions, instead of teaching us how to process them. Many traditional parenting strategies are based on this theory. That is why it sometimes feels uncomfortable to validate emotions and sit in them with your child (and yourself). That is not the narrative we hear in western society. Change can feel uncomfortable but in this world of so much pain, it is time for some healing, and healing takes awareness and courage. Being aware of your emotions and having the courage to let them flow through you, knowing you will be alright at the end of the tunnel is how self-regulation becomes automatic and not something that takes great effort, at the cost of our overall emotional well-being.” J. Milburn #responsiveparenting #peacefulparenting #gentleparenting #attachmentparenting #attachmenttheory #motherhood #parenthood #momblogger #mombloggers #earlychildhood #childdevelopment #parenting #childhood #momlife #mindfulparenting #meltdown #toddlertantrums #tantrums

To say goodbye or not to say goodbye, that is the question: Why say goodbye when it makes my child cry? It can seem counterintuitive to do something that you know will make your child cry and even worse, you make them cry and then leave them with someone else (gasp!). It can be so hard that some parents start feeling anxiety before they even arrive at child care, and who can blame them? It is incredibly difficult to walk away from your crying child. The reality is, goodbyes are hard for small children, and their parents. Having sad feelings about that is okay, and actually evidence of secure attachment. The approach of leaving without saying goodbye only buffers the caregiver from the feelings of separation anxiety. You can tell yourself, they are happy and playing, I can go, but as someone who has been there when the child finally realizes their parent is gone, you are not protecting the child from the feelings of separation anxiety, you are actually making it much worse for the child. It can have a negative impact on future drop offs. The child does not know what to expect. It also tells them “if I let go of mommy/daddy and start playing they may disappear and I won’t see them again for a long time. I need to stay close so I can keep them from leaving.” Link to article: https://wp.me/p9YDgq-I #responsiveparenting #peacefulparenting #gentleparenting #attachmentparenting #attachmenttheory #motherhood #parenthood #momblogger #mombloggers #earlychildhood #childdevelopment #parenting #intuitiveparenting #unconditionallove #preschoolers #daycaregoodbyes #daycare #dropoffs #seperationanxiety

Posted @withrepost • @mrsmombastic Society needs to accept infant sleep development in the same way that it accepts babies learning how to walk... They might take a step, and then not take a step for another couple of days. They might take a step and then fall and hurt themselves. They might take a few steps and then go back to crawling again for a while. They might have never taken a step in their life, and then one day just get up and start walking.... But one things for sure, they will make a little bit of progress, and then go backwards again at some point. Now think of sleep development as being the same. With walking, we don’t question why they have decided to stop trying to take steps for a few days. We just accept it. And if they fall and hurt themselves, we comfort them. Because we can visibly see that they are in pain. When it comes to nighttime..... Teething, hurts. Lying in the same position unable to move, is confining. Feeling unwell, is unpleasant. Being too hot, is uncomfortable. Nightmares, are scary. And trying to make sense of the world around, is daunting. Knowing this, helps us understand a little better that there must be an impact on our children’s sleep patterns. We cannot predict how they feel, or how much they might need us on any given night. Sometimes they wake for nothing more than just a hug. And that doesn’t make it easier. It doesn’t make us any less tired. But it does help us understand that it is not us that is doing something wrong. It’s just how it is. #baby #attachmentparenting #attachmentparent #crunchymama #crunchymamas #staystrong #newmomlife #mumlife #momlife #mumblogger #mumbloggersuk #responsiveparenting

Posted @withrepost • @raisingwildflowerkids Here’s to raising children who retain the spark. ✨ #peacefulparenting #alternativeeducation #wildandfreechildren #magicofchildhood #responsiveparenting

I am so excited! I actually thought the email informing me of this was a scam lol but my Responsive Parenting Blog has been chosen as one of the top 200 parenting blogs to follow, as chosen by Feedspot!! I'm on the list with amazing blogs like Mama Bean, Aha Parenting, Enlighten Parenting, Psychology today, Positive Parenting Solutions and so many more. It is just such an honour, yay!! https://blog.feedspot.com/parenting-blogs/ #responsiveparenting #peacefulparenting #gentleparenting #attachmentparenting #attachmenttheory #motherhood #parenthood #momblogger #mombloggers #earlychildhood #childdevelopment #parenting #feedspot #bloggermoms

Posted @withrepost • @lrknost #truestory 💞 ————————————————————— Please respect the work of authors, photographers, and artists. You are welcome to share provided you include appropriate credit and do not crop out author’s names from quote memes. Thank you. 🙂 #thegentleparent #peacefulparenting #parenting #children #life #kindness #Jesuslover #humanlover #feminism #socialjustice #equality #globalresponsibility #humanity #peace #sexualassaultsurvivor #cancer #NETcancer #cancerwarrior #books #coffee #quote #LRKnost #responsiveparenting www.littleheartsbooks.com . Fighting a rare, incurable cancer, but I'm still here!💞 L.R.

Posted @withrepost • @aplacewithinme If you take the time to read anything today, let this be part of it. 💙 repost & credit to the very talented @wonder_doodles #responsiveparenting #peacefulparenting #gentleparenting #attachmentparenting #attachmenttheory #motherhood #parenthood #momblogger #mombloggers #earlychildhood #childdevelopment #parenting #boymamas #boymamalife #genderstereotypes

I wrote this almost a year ago and I recently found it. This moment of connection I use as a grounding tool, to visualize and help me feel connected and attached at times when I feel overwhelmed. I am so happy I wrote it down so now I can share it with you ❤️ “This week I was trying to put my youngest to sleep. He was nursing but not settling. He eventually popped off and began to fuss. I stood up annoyed at my usually good sleeper. I said “ok fine let’s walk around then.” as soon as I held him, he flopped into my arms, onto my chest. His arms wrapped around my shoulders, back and neck, and he lightly played with a strand of hair on the back of my neck. I felt his head laying on my shoulder and I could feel the calm come over him. I have felt this many times, with many babies. It is a good feeling, but it has never had the power to snap me out of my irritability, but tonight it did. The moment I felt him sink into me, I was calmed, I was soothed, I was connected, I was attached. My children continue to open up pieces of my heart that have been locked away. I had no idea the joy I had waiting for me.” J. Milburn #responsiveparenting #peacefulparenting #gentleparenting #attachmentparenting #attachment #attachmenttheory #motherhood #parenthood #momblogger #mombloggers #earlychildhood #childdevelopment #childdevelopmentspecialist #parenting #parent #childhood #momlife #mindfulparenting #parentanger #emotionalintelligence

New Service Available Now!! Online Private Responsive Parenting Mentor Program Features: -Makes a great gift for a new parent, baby shower, adoption gift, Mother’s or Father’s Day gift, a self-care gift for yourself or a friend or a gift for a child’s birthday. -Great support tool for Grandparents or other caregivers -Only 100$’s for 3 month subscription! -150$ for 6 months -Service is available internationally, paid through Pay Pal Includes: -3 or 6 months of mentoring through unlimited private messaging or email -Relevant articles and memes sent directly to your inbox (approx. 2-3 per week) -Personalized support that can increase confidence and decrease stress Popular topics -Sleep -Starting solids -Nursing/bottle feeding -Post partum mental health -Hygiene and baby care: Diapering (including cloth), bathing, care of body parts, all-natural sanitizing, etc. -Baby proofing and safety -Play -Child development -Education and learning -Toileting -Self-care -Behaviour -Transitioning to responsive parenting -Spirited children -Parenting with mental health challenges -Adoption (adult adoptee) Contact me today Jessica Milburn Responsive Parenting Mentor Child Development Specialist Registered Early Childhood Educator Here’s a link to my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/responsiveparent/ Here is a link to my support group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/806727139517086 Here is a link to my website: www.responsiveparentingblog.com Here is my email: jmilburn.responsiveparenting@gmail.com #responsiveparenting #peacefulparenting #gentleparenting #attachmentparenting #attachment #attachmenttheory #motherhood #parenthood #momblogger #mombloggers #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhood #childdevelopment #childdevelopmentspecialist #parenting #parent #childhood #momlife #intuitiveparenting #instinctualparenting #mindfulparenting #mindfulmamas

Posted @withrepost • @our.earth.wandering.feet I love this theory. How we treat our children spill over into every aspect of their life from the moment they are born. 💭 #responsiveparenting #peacefulparenting #gentleparenting #attachmentparenting #attachment #attachmenttheory #motherhood #parenthood #momblogger #mombloggers #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhood #childdevelopment #childdevelopmentspecialist #parenting #parent #childhood #momlife #intuitiveparenting #instinctualparenting #mindfulparenting #mindfulmamas

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