Unconditonal Parenting
More often than not the path as a parent that I want to take becomes so entangled that I lose sight of how I really want to connect with my sons. I tend to find more peace and be in-tune with them when I'm calm, understanding and willing to step out of my own comfort zone and lose what "society" tells me I should do. One way I have begun this journey is by watching Alfie Kohn's Unconditional Parenting DVD. I've know WHAT I wanted to do since my boys were born. But DOING it in day to day life can be quite another thing. This past week I REALLY resolved to jump on and begun consciously parenting and being the parent I know my boys need. And with good results and peace in my own soul! Below are the 10 basic principles of Unconditional Parenting. Though this is just a glimpse, I highly encourage you to read the book or watch the DVD for full understanding! Also after the 10 principles I'll add some You Tube clips/excerpts from Alfie Kohn's l...