One of our blog categories is parenting. We want to know everything that can be said on this subject, we want to be updated and, above all, we want to be able to share and talk with you.
Parenting is quite complex, not only because we can address multiple topics or situations, such as father to father or mother to mother, but also because of the experiences that can be diverse and, as a result, different influences on our little ones. These characteristics make parenting so unique and particular.
Something that's interesting to think about is that our son or daughter will be a reflection of what their parents transmit, share and present. We, as individuals, will have our values defined, our idea of what is good and what is wrong to do, and our education will be a big influence on the little one. We realise that we are the real role models for them and that everything we do or say will be absorbed, and this is where all education begins.
On this topic of conscious parenting, we feel it would be worthwhile to bring you two posts. However, it will never be enough, as there will be more details, topics or conversations that leave us thinking. And you know that, as it's a big category here on the blog, we want to be aware of what's new.
What's more, the urgency of the approach is great and necessary. We should talk about it naturally and without fear, so that we can have a space to share peacefully and there is a sense of help here.
In this way, we were able to better understand what conscious parenting is all about. This first part will be an introduction and will consist of a better understanding of what it's all about.
We came across an interesting article and thought it was worth sharing with you. At the beginning of this post, we referred to parenting as something that would be passed on to children by what their parents do and say. It is precisely from this idea that the article we found begins. The realisation that what we are is capable of teaching more than certain things we say, and so we should be what we want our little ones to be in the future. It's a simple and clear message about parenthood.
When we decide to start our parenting phase, what we can base it on is the education we received when we were younger, in other words, the so-called traditional education with its defined values and by which we are guided. Our childhood and our expectations will influence the way we approach parenthood.
Starting down this path of conscious parenting will be a process of transmitting the role of everything that parents have been taught - values, lessons and experiences - to a new way of looking at their children, allowing them to open up some new paths that they will discover.
What we realise is that conscious parenting is all about relationships, empathy and the love that exists between parents and children. In this way, being authentic and truth is fundamental in this space where there must be love, acceptance, worthiness, connection and belonging. We can express these feelings because the relationship between parents and children will be the main focus and will have a positive impact on strengthening the self-esteem of the little ones.
Conscious parenting begins before the baby is born, when the parents sit down and discuss some aspects and intentions related to parenting - the type of mum and dad they would like to be, the most appropriate way to react, the values they want to pass on, and so on. This moment of conversation will be perfect for aligning all these aspects, so that you can agree and reflect.
However, we know that something that is defined at the beginning of this journey towards conscious parenthood can change and there can be an adjustment depending on the situation, which demonstrates a search for the true meaning of family. The important thing is that unconditional love is always a key pillar throughout the journey. As long as it's there, the rest will be part of the constant learning that the parents will be initiating.
These ideas of adjustment, understanding, communication and reflection make sense to us. These are key words that we emphasise about what we've learned about conscious parenting.
What about you? Have you heard about this topic before? Do you identify with any of the aspects we've mentioned today? Do you agree with conscious parenting? We want to know your experience. We want to know your opinion.
