Aware parenting?

Are you a parent looking to spice up your parenting game? Well, look no further because today we will be exploring the world of aware parenting! Yes, you read that right – aware parenting. It’s time for some comedy in the serious business of raising children.

What is Aware Parenting Anyway?

So, what exactly is aware parenting? Without getting into boring details, aware parenting basically means being in tune with both yourself and your child’s emotions. It involves active listening and empathizing to cultivate healthy relationships between parent and child. Sounds easy enough right? WRONG. Like seriously wrong.

Benefits of Aware Parenting

Believe it or not, practicing aware parenting can do wonders for your mental health as well as that little being running around calling you “mommy” or “daddy”. Here are just a few benefits:

• Increases emotional intelligence
• Enhances self-awareness
• Builds trust
• Reduces power struggles

Let’s dive deeper…

Emotional Intelligence? Sign Me Up!

Emotional intelligence isn’t just about recognizing different facial expressions (although that is impressive too). No my friend, it goes much deeper than that. With aware parenting, parents learn how to recognize their child’s feelings as early on as possible so they can help regulate them more effectively.

Self-Awareness…Wait I’m a Person Too?

As an adult, have you ever experienced emotions where even YOU don’t know why youre feeling this way but blame PMS anyway (yes gentlemen we have those moments too!) ? Well in case we need any reminders, kids essentially operate at peak intense emotion levels most-a-tha-time! Knowing EXACTLY how our own emotions work better makes it easier to show empathy toward others including our irrationally screaming offspring when all they really wanted was red juice instead of blue like come on Mom/Dad use your logic already.

Trust…I Thought Trust Was Just Something We Break

Trust is ESSENTIAL in any relationship including familial ones. You may have heard of helicopter parenting before – you know, the parents that follow their kids around from birth until they’re 40? The whole premise behind ‘aware parenting’ is to give your child the space and freedom to explore while still being involved. It’s like a delicate waltz between protection and independence ((mother/father of small humans can attest we suck at dancing))

Power Struggles No More!

Don’t lie there isn’t a parent out there who has never engaged in some sort of power struggle with their mini me’s (if you just said “not me!” Then please DM us and tell us what it feels like to be perfect). With aware parenting, parents are taught how not to engage in these battles because contrary to popular toddler belief “mommy/daddy doesn’t always win”, instead find ways for all parties involved feel seen or heard.

How To Practice Aware Parenting?

Before anything else, let’s get one thing straight: no one achieves perfection when it comes gulps….parenting (or life really so don’t sweat too much over this) Sure enough practicing ‘Aware Parenting’ won’t keep you from losing patience sometimes but it does give methods that provides tools and support starting with prioritizing self care! Here are some tips:

Scream into a Pillow Like Your Life Depends on It

Yes I said scream into pillow – now even better yet grab yourself an all natural ethically sourced organic micracle pillow (we kid) Honestly though screaming (in moderation ok people?) helps release tension and disperse restless energy.

Give Them Freedom While Still Protectin’

We should definitely place limits on our young ones but giving them safe outlets help fulfill desires satisfied can avoid resentful emotions boiling over later. As parents, we need to trust that our child’s curiosity is what helps them learn and grow ((and alright let’s be honest the spray which inevitably will cover us both before we agree on a game of tag/climbing tree))

You Ain’t Perfect So Why Expect It From Kids?

As mentioned earlier, no one can achieve perfection when it comes to parenting . That said, don’t expect your child to behave perfectly too! I mean how peaceful would this world really even be if all kids just sat still reading books with their legs crossed for hours..pretty unrealistic if you asked me.

The Final ‘Are You Kidding?’ Verdict

Although aware parenting may seem like another added responsibility or possibly something that will reduce screen time (Netflix has more time trials than any tricky-toddler) “Aware Parenting” as some sort of enlightenment on parenthood giving tools help navigate through unavoidable stress of raising children taller than you in due course could lead new perspective beyond the daily grind. Although there’s pretty much nothing “normal” about parenting so why not try being a part of an obsessed club where everyday surprises are guaranteed?

Dane Raynor

Hey there, I’m Dane Raynor, and I’m all about sharing fascinating knowledge, news, and hot topics. I’m passionate about learning and have a knack for simplifying complex ideas. Let’s explore together!