Positive Parenting

Nothing can compare to being a parent, the highs, the lows and everything in between their own set of concerns so different from anything else ever experienced. Parenting, specifically positive parenting means all types of things for parents. However, generally, it means responding rather than reacting to our children. This week we bring you a few positive parenting tips!

It is all about the connection, be in a warm relationship - this will generate love, trust, cooperation, and many other aspects which aid in development. A healthy connection with your children can go miles in communicating with them.

Practice being calm - it will do wonders in not reacting to your children instead will aid in responding. This small act of mindfulness will also help in other arenas of your life. 

Say Yes to practice, and No to perfection. 

Fill your own cup - it is very difficult to pour towards others if your own cup is empty, take 10 minutes to yourself, even a whole day (if possible). It will become much easier to tend to your children, once your own needs are met.  

Lastly, there is no one way of practicing positive parenting, and it is a trial and error process. It will look different for all parents. Happy Parenting! 

A wonderful website with resources for parents: http://www.ahaparenting.com/ and some more great resources can also be found on one of our contributor's (Joanna Cortes-Agnello) website: http://www.joannacortesagnello.com/positive-parenting-resources.html