MINDFUL PARENTING

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The Conscious Path to Raising a Child

by Ronica O’Hara

Lo Bannerman, a Tucson nutritionist, was making homemade cookies with her toddler. “Or rather, making a mess while stirring cookies,” she recalls. “Something in me snapped. I wanted to take control, kick her out of the kitchen and do everything the ‘right’ way.”

As Bannerman took a deep breath, a memory arose. “As a child, I was only allowed to count scoops of fl our or teaspoons of vanilla. I was never allowed to fully, actively participate in the kitchen. Everything had to be perfect, and I was not ‘good enough’ to make it so. I felt this in my core. Was I passing this on to my daughter?” Bannerman recalls that, aft er taking a moment to reset, she and her daughter “happily made a mess, a memory and

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Bannerman, who blogs at NourishingFamilies.org, was practicing an increasingly popular approach in raising children known as either conscious, mindful, soulful, awake or peaceful parenting. Instead of focusing on shaping a child’s behavior through rules and discipline, which can bring up contentious issues of fear, ego and control, the focus is on connecting deeply with a child through love, authenticity and acceptance of the child’s innate nature.

“It’s crucial we realize that we aren’t raising a ‘mini-me’, but a spirit, throbbing with its own signature,” says psychologist Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., author of Th e Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children. “Children aren’t ours to possess or own in any way. When we know this in the depths of our soul, we tailor their raising to their needs rather than molding them to fi t our needs.”

Th e transformation starts with—and hinges upon—parents understanding themselves deeply and realizing how their upbringing shapes their parenting actions. It’s not always easy, especially during housebound pandemic months. “Our children have the capacity to trigger us more than anyone else. So, when they exhibit childish behavior—which is, of course, part of their job description—it’s oft en hard for parents to stay calm,” says Laura Markham, Ph.D., a Brooklyn clinical psychologist and author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids.

“We see our child’s behavior (He hit her again!), and we draw a conclusion (He’s going to be a psychopath!) which triggers other conclusions (I’ve failed as a mother!). Th is cascade of thoughts creates a runaway train of emotions—in this case, fear, dismay, guilt. We can’t bear those feelings. Th e best defense is a good off ense, so we lash out at our child in anger. Th e whole process takes all of two seconds, and later we wonder why we overreacted.”

Th e answer oft en lies in our past, Markham says. “Any issue that makes you feel like lashing out has roots in your own early years. We know this because we lose our ability to think clearly at those moments, and we start acting like children ourselves, throwing our own tantrums.”

Helpful Parenting Books

Th e Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children, by Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D. An Oprah favorite, she off ers videos and other information at DrShefali.com. Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting, by Laura Markham, Ph.D. Find videos and other resources at AhaParenting.com. Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: Th e Heart of Parenting, by John Gottman, Ph.D., a marriage and family researcher. Gottman.com/parents off ers videos, books and card decks to help develop emotional intelligence in kids. Nurturing the Soul of Your Family: 10 Ways to Reconnect and Find Peace in Everyday Life, by Renée Peterson Trudeau, with more information available at ReneeTrudeau.com. Growing Up Mindful: Essential Practices to Help Children, Teens, and Families Find Balance, Calm, and Resilience, by Christopher Willard, Psy.D. Find talks and workshops at DrChristopherWillard.com.

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Strategies for Soulful Parenting

Renée Peterson Trudeau, the author of Nurturing the Soul of Your Family and Th e Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal, off ers these suggestions for soulful parenting:

Parent from the insideout. “Decide what three qualities are most important to your family during these diffi cult times and then orient your decision around those values. skldjflkasdljf /AdobeStock.com When it comes to decisions such as whether to send your children back to a classroom, don’t let the media, extended family, friends or others dictate what you should or shouldn’t do. Pause, refl ect, go inward and connect with your own internal GPS and you won’t go wrong.” Start the day intentionally. “How you begin your day is how you do your day. A few minutes of meditation, journaling, voicing gratitudes or simply refl ecting on how you want to be during the day has an enormous impact on how we parent and show up for others.” Attend to self-care. “We are constantly relating and parenting from our current state of being. Taking time to attune and respond to our own needs and desires helps us cultivate a more wise and grounded presence. Self-care is not about adding something to your to-do list; it’s about cultivating a new way of being with ourselves—a kinder, more compassionate way.” Be creative about healthy family food. “Food is medicine, and food choices have an enormous impact on our mood, energy levels and ability to weather stress. Th at said, be easy on yourself—these are challenging times. Try making meals with your kids, growing your own food as a family and engaging your kids in food-based creative projects like canning or baking bread.”

Th e more deeply we know ourselves— whether through therapy, reading, journaling, meditation, mindfulness practices or simply facing head-on the hard knocks of life—the more open we are to forging a deep relationship with our children and the easier it is to calm ourselves in the moment of a trigger, psychologists say.

Correcting a child becomes then a matter of being a guide or coach, rather than a law enforcer. “Disciplining from a place of presence or awakened consciousness means having the willingness to pause, refl ect, course-correct as needed in the moment, apologize, take ownership, ask for help and to drop history and reset as needed,” says Renée Peterson Trudeau, the Brevard, North Carolina, author of Nurturing the Soul of Your Family and Th e Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal. “Most of all, practice self-compassion. You will make mistakes. Forgive yourself and move on; this is beautiful modeling for your kids.”

Jessica Speer, a family-book author in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, lives that process. Raised in a home “where anger wasn’t managed well,” she had no tools to draw on when she got triggered by her toddler’s tantrums. It was, she says, “a wake-up call that I needed help.” Diving deeply into books, mindfulness and meditation helped her to understand herself better. “Fast forward 10 years, and I still meditate regularly,” she says. “Now, when my daughter experiences big emotions, I try to ground myself so I can be there by her side. Th is has been so healing for both of us.”

Ronica O'Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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– 10am; Transforming lives and inspiring people to make a positive difference in the world. Join us on Facebook live. Facebook.com/ UnitySpiritualCenterSpokane. UnitySpokane.org. SatiSeva Support Group – 10-11:30am. 3rd Sun. A spiritually minded community supporting people who struggle with addiction. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com.

Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho Group

Service – 10am. Our Sunday services are a celebration of living with spirit. 4465 N 15th St, CdA, ID. 208-664-1125. UnityCenter.org. Spokane Buddhist Temple – 10:30am. Our main temple hall is called a Hondo where we gather for services. 927 S Perry St, Spokane. 509-534-7954. SpokaneBuddhistTemple.org. Church of Truth Service – 11am. We believe all people are filled with the Spirit of God, and our church helps people search for that connection within. 523 E Garden, CdA. IdahoChurchOfTruth.com.

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Recovery Dharma Meeting – 6-7pm. A Buddhistinspired approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds. Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/ RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane. Grateful Wizardly Share – 6:30. 2nd Mon. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

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– 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Mon. Join to hold space and raise consciousness within by sharing your gifts and stories. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865. Reiki Share – 6:30-8pm. 4th Mon. Come and relax as Holy Fire Reiki surrounds you in love. For everyone interested or practicing reiki. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

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Recovery Dharma Meeting – 6-7pm. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/ RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

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Holy Fire Meditation with Himalayan Singing

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wednesday

Women’s Soul Circle – 9:30-11:30pm. Honoring the sacred feminine together in community. Grab a cup of coffee and join for the theme of the month. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com. Recovery Dharma Meeting – 1-2pm. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/ RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane. Wellness Wednesdays – 7-8pm. 2nd and 4th Wed. Join Infused Plant Based Wellness for their monthly education classes covering a variety of important health topics. Classes include a hot herbal tea and Infused Knowledge info card and coupon. $12. 413 W Hastings Rd, Spokane. RSVP: 509-863-9027. Infused-Wellness.com.

thursday

Recovery Dharma Meeting – 10:30-11:30am. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook. com/RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

Talking to the Fire – Weekly Ascension Soul

Speak – 6-7pm. Join Becca Lynn of Soul Based Life in a sacred space of inner work and exploration. Focusing on advanced ascension practices and support around varying topics. Zoom sessions with occasional field trips. $33/month. Subscribe: withBecca.com/classesworkshops. Oracle Vibrationz – 6:30-8pm. 1st Thurs. Are you a card reader or interested in reading oracle cards? This is your place to have fun with the Oracle. By donation. A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique. 9803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. Facebook.com/ ASTHealingBoutique. Monthly Reiki Share – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Thurs. Come and relax as Holy Fire Reiki surrounds you in love. For everyone interested or practicing reiki. By donation. A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique. 9803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. 208-691-8865 or 509- 475-4529. Facebook.com/ ASTHealingBoutique. Sound Vibrationz – 6:30-8pm. 3rd Thurs. Bathe in the loving sounds of singing bowls. $15. A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique. 9803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. 208-691-8865 or 509- 475-4529. Facebook.com/ASTHealingBoutique.

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Thursday Tea, Talk & Things – 6:30-8pm. 4th Thurs. Ladies, let’s take some time each month to drink tea, talk about important topics, and learn from each other. $10. A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique. 9803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. Facebook.com/ASTHealingBoutique.

friday

HeartMind Meditations – 10-11am. What the mind knows. What the heart resists knowing. HeartMind meditations are designed to bring the mind and heart into more balance and harmony. Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. SoulsCenter.com. Recovery Dharma Meeting – 11:30am-12:30pm. See Monday listing. Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane. Reiki Share – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd Fri. See Monday description. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

Holy Fire Meditation with Himalayan Singing

Bowls – 6:30-8pm. Last Fri. Contact for details. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. Call/text 208-691-8865.

saturday

Mystic Mentoring – 2:30-3:30pm. 2nd Sat. A safe space to talk about your gifts and be mentored by one another. By donation. A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique. 9803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. Facebook.com/ASTHealingBoutique.

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The Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is an international trade organization for holistically-minded professionals, business owners, and resource providers. They are member-focused through their ever-expanding national online presence and network of local chapters. The Spokane Chapter meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30pm. Join today!

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Boost Your Immunity Organically

Just Released! Dr. Paul’s COVID-Aid Tincture

Covid-Aid is a multi-system approach to promote health in a time of COVID-19 and the cold/flu season.

Made with Dr. Paul’s Lab Beet-OH tincture, which is a powerful anti-viral remedy, OLS-M tincture for the pneumonia-like symptoms, Echinacea to stimulate the immune system, and Propolis and Neem Bark which are potent anti-viral remedies. *

Exclusively Available at the Critter Apothecary!

Nature’s Finest Herbal Remedies for You and Your Animals

All Dr. Paul products are certified organic or wild harvested, contain no GMO’s, and comply with the National Organic Program standards.

For Two-Legged Critters

• Anti-viral respiratory tinctures for cold & flu season • Antioxidant-rich immune boosting remedies

For Four-Legged Critters

• Immunity boosting tinctures & remedies • Organic wound care salves • Natural insect repellents

Critter Apothecary (208) 265-2277 OnlyLocal.Farm/CritterApothecary 464138 U.S. Highway 95, Just North of Cocolalla Lake, Sagle Idaho, 83860

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 1 to 5 pm. Located inside the Only Local Farmers Market

*These products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.