Playful Parent Mentor

Now, You're probably thinking ... " Is there truly something I can be doing differently in order to minimize the frequency of these tantrums and big emotion moments?"

The answer : YUP.

Now, mama, YOU ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING WRONG.
Let me make that clear.

We are all doing the best we can with what we've got, and let me tell ya, you are doing an AMAZING job.

I created this program to help support you, provide resources and accountability to help with your parenting journey.

This program will leave you feeling :

EMPOWERED
CONNECTED
MOTIVATED
INSPIRED
RELAXED

What you also get :

4 Modules split into bite size parts for the busy parents
A workbook & resources
8 weeks of Voxer support
Biweekly group calls

Want more info? Click the link below to see more and to get your name on the waitlist :)

https://www.playfulparentmentor.com/connect-grow-thrive

My DM's are always open if you want to chat about it and see if this would be a good fit!

Looking forward to hearing from you !

Nat xo

Do you find it hard to find quality time to spend with them in your busy schedule? If so, you're not alone.
As parents, we often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and can sometimes forget to prioritize our relationships with our children.

That's why I'm excited to introduce the 14 Day Connection Challenge, a fun and simple way for parents and children to strengthen their bond over the course of two weeks. The challenge involves one activity a day, designed to help you connect with your child in a meaningful way.

This challenge will take place in my Facebook group "The Connection Playground".

Stay tuned this week for more details about the challenge and I am so excited to be doing it along side you all.

DM me the word "Challenge" and I will send you the link to sign up 😄

Nat xo

It's possible that some children might use "can you play with me?" as a way to initiate a conversation or express a desire for connection with their parent or caregiver.
However, it's important to remember that every child is unique and may express their needs and desires in different ways.

Some older children might use more direct language, such as "can we talk?" or "I need to tell you something," while others might use nonverbal cues or behaviors to communicate their feelings.

Your child may...

-Tug your hand
-Ask you to follow them
-Bring you toys
-Show signs of big emotions
etc.

As parents, it's important to listen and observe children closely to understand their individual communication styles and respond to their needs with empathy and understanding.

You can find out a lot about a child in only 10 minutes of play 💜

Nat xo

I wanted to let you all know about my new Facebook group, The Connection Playground. It's a community filled with motivated parents who want the support in their parenting journey

If you're interested in joining our community, simply click the link below and request to join. I'd love to have you as a part of my community!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/205193482127036/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=205196352126749

See you there!

Nat xo

Remember this 💜

👇👇 You’re going to want to read this one 👀

We tend to only use the words “behave” and “misbehave” when we talk about children. Why is that ?

What does “behave” even mean to us ?
When we ask our child to “behave”, what does that even mean to THEM?”

These words are very unclear and when we expect our children to know what it means , we are basically asking them to act “adult-like” and reach up to our expectations, without them really know what those expectations are.

Every behaviour , is a form of communication. So when we demand our child to “behave” , we are putting a label on their behaviour , before the behaviour actually happens 🤯

So what do we do instead ?

💕get curious ( understand the behaviour and the skill that is missing , so we can help teach them)
💕validate our child’s feelings while setting boundaries
💕give specific guidance

Let me know your thoughts in the comments 💜

Nat xo
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Read that again. 💜

What will you do to connect with your child today?

Let me know in the comments 👇

Nat xo

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Read Caption to find out! 👇

When we show up with support instead of threats and punishments...

⭐We help our children regulate their nervous system
⭐We help build their coping skills
⭐We provide strong, loving boundaries
⭐We provide a safe, secure and trusted environment
⭐We turn these CHALLENGING moments into TEACHABLE moments

What our children need most in those tough situations, is our calmness and our love.
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Everyone has their own unique talents and abilities, and we should not be judged by our inability to do something that we may not be good at.
We should not be judged by our shortcomings, but instead should be appreciated for our strengths. If we judge someone based on what they cannot do, they will spend their whole life believing they are not good enough.

As our children grow up, it is so important to not only discipline when needed, but more importantly point out the positive traits our children hold.
We need to spend more time focusing on what someone can do, and celebrate their talents and abilities. This helps build trust and encourages our children to embrace their strengths and learn from their flaws.

Our job is to help our children discover their unique genius.

Finding that it is not about being perfect as it is about being in the practice of CONSCIOUS PARENTING.
We are all practicing. As we know, parenting does not come with a handout. we can read all the parenting books there are but no one knows our children like we do and nothing prepares us for the challenges we have and will overcome.

But I am here to tell you that, I am here to support you in all of the parenting struggles you may overcome in your journey.
Am I a perfect mom? ABSOLUTELY NOT ! I don't think there is such thing. We are all just doing our best with what we have.

If you need support in anything, please reach out. With my background of child development and my 10 + years of experience working with children and 4 and a half years of being a parent myself , I SEE YOU and I UNDERSTAND YOU 💜

Visit the link in my Bio for ways I can support you.

Nat xo

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