Our job as parents is to love our children not "fix them." Not fixing our kids is an act of love - for ourselves and for them. Trying to fix them is to help us feel better not them.
It's hard to watch your children suffer and struggle, yet it is necessary for their growth and development into healthy and responsible humans. Struggling and suffering to some degree is how we all learn how to solve problems.
When the urges to “snow plow” and “helicopter” as parents come up can you meet these urges with compassion and curiosity?
Can you allow the discomfort of not fixing things for your children?
Can you remember that parenting is a long game?
What is your long-term goal as a parent?
Do you think there is a very high likelihood your children will turn out ok, even very well, in the end?
Are you willing to sit with the discomfort of not fixing your kids so they can learn?
How can you model handling struggles, suffering, and learning with grace and compassion?
Where do you notice you are still showing up “fixing” as a parent?
In fact in yoga teacher training for kids yoga Having a mindfulness practice as a parent is a game-changer. Learn from one of the best, Dr. Liang- at www.awakenbreath.org
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*Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice.
