Conscious Parenting Is Effective Parenting

This type of inauthenticity will only breed resentment and anger toward us. Parenting teenagers is challenging enough without putting up additional roadblocks to communication and rapport. Without really “being there” for our kids, it doesn’t matter how many good things we “do” for them. We can go through the motions of being a “good parent”, but no matter how much we “do”, it is never enough.

Liven Up A Busy Family By Being There

Each day just flies by with all our responsibilities and duties, that we remain on autopilot, and then are utterly amazed when we are hit left and right with unexpected family challenges. There will always be things to deal with, but we can make the ride a lot easier for everyone concerned by just giving our kids attention.

Not just the “do your homework”, “get ready for school”, and “eat your dinner” type of attention. Although all of this is necessary, what is truly needed goes beyond the everyday cares of the world. It’s about what’s going on when we are taking care of all the everyday needs of our families. When we are focused and alert in our interactions with our children, we are totally present with them, and not thinking about other things or wanting the moment to be other than it is.

At this point you are really “being” with them, and they most certainly recognize this. This sets the table for a child to want to open up and share with you because they feel confident and secure in being heard. As a parent you go beyond the role that you play as mother/father, in order to establish truly meaningful relationships with your children. Your child then feels loved and recognized. Click here for the Transforming Child Behavior Home Page.

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