by Dr. Gina Madrigrano | Sep 20, 2014 | Conscious Parenting, Parenting
Your children are wonderful gifts, precious gifts. You need to cherish them as such. SEE them for who they are, not for what you want them to be! Watch, listen, observe. Hear what they are trying to tell you. Don’t assume, ask. When a child has a tantrum, let go of that feeling of hopelessness born from the desire of wanting to fix this. Instead, step away in your mind, detach from your agenda of wanting to make it go away, come down to his level, hug him gently and ask “what are you trying to tell me? I’m here for you.”… and watch the tantrum pass. The tantrum is not about you, it’s about your child desperately trying to connect, overwhelmed with emotions he can’t sort, he’s asking for your help, he is not doing this to you. Be present.
Become a conscious parent and see your children thrive. Co-create with your child. It is a dance. Be open to learn from your children. They will grow you up.
by Dr. Gina Madrigrano | Oct 5, 2013 | Parenting
The Soul of Discipline -Parenting lecture by Kim John Payne – October 25, 7:30pm
Events & Entertainment • Posted by Julie on September 27, 2013
Renowned author and childhood counsellor
Kim John Payne returns to Ottawa
After a very popular event last year,
author of bestselling Simplicity Parenting book returns with
with a lecture and workshop about
The Soul of Discipline.
October 25, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s University auditorium, 223 Main Street, Ottawa, Ontario
A parent’s journey is filled with both precious moments and difficult situations. Our sense of how we are doing is often determined by the way in which we respond to the flashpoints of parenting. These moments will either refine or consume us.
Parenting and discipline styles have changed over the years yet often these past influences flow into our family and classroom life today. It is so revealing to explore discipline styles past and present, from the old blind obedience to behavior modifications based on punishment and reward or even to our present day behavior affirmation, often expressed as the ‘good job’ culture.
While these tools have their place, this presentation will set out three cumulative discipline phases:
* Training creative compliance for the young child
* Building emotional skills for the elementary age
* Managing critical choices for the teenager
Because so many of our parenting and teaching challenges occur naturally as part of child development it is possible to anticipate these difficulties and to prepare for them in advance.
For discipline to be effective it must always begin with preventive discipline. This presentation will provide a developmental roadmap to help parents and educators establish the kind of discipline that is both nurturing and effective.
Kim John Payne will also host a workshop to deepen the theme on Saturday morning, the 26th, 9am -1pm at École Élémentaire publique Trille-des-bois, 140 Genest Street in Vanier.
Tickets for both events are available at www.brownpapertickets.com,
in person at Singing Pebble Bookstore, 206 Main St. Ottawa K1S 1C6 (613) 230-9165,
Source https://ottawastart.com/story/21155.php
by Dr. Gina Madrigrano | May 13, 2013 | Parenting
Good strategies are shared on this week’s show on Hay House Radio. It features Dr. Menis Yousry and he will be co-host for I believe 5 or 6 weeks, sharing great parenting strategies. Dr Yousry discusses 5 practical strategies towards a consciousness of loving guidance for our children and takes one-to-one questions. Dr. Yousry is a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, Psychologist & creator of the Essence Process.
This morning was the first show, and he was discussing how parents need to get power back into their homes in order for our children to feel safe. Listen to the show. It will be archived on Hay House Radio if you can’t listen to it live. You can find the App for your iPhone (for live shows only) or listen on your computer for archived shows.
by Dr. Gina Madrigrano | Jul 12, 2011 | Parenting
Has your life become overwhelming? Have too much on your plate? Are your children overscheduled? Do your kids have too many toys?
Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids
By Kim John Payne, Lisa M. Ross
A must-read. Go back to basics. Simplify your family life. Bring balance and rhythm to your children’s lives and make those teenage years a bit easier.
Written by a clinician and long-time Waldorf educator. You will love this book and it might remove some of the stresses of parenting. Who knows, it might remove some of the pressures you place upon yourself.
Your children are wonderful gifts, precious gifts. You need to cherish them as such. SEE them for who they are, not for what you want them to be! Watch, listen, observe. Hear what they are trying to tell you. Don’t assume, ask. When a child has a tantrum, let go of that feeling of hopelessness born from the desire of wanting to fix this. Instead, step away in your mind, detach from your agenda of wanting to make it go away, come down to his level, hug him gently and ask “what are you trying to tell me? I’m here for you.”… and watch the tantrum pass. The tantrum is not about you, it’s about your child desperately trying to connect, overwhelmed with emotions he can’t sort, he’s asking for your help, he is not doing this to you. Be present.
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