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By Jai Institute for Parenting April 26, 2025
What if parenting isn’t about shaping your child… but about letting yourself be shaped? What if every defiant moment, every meltdown, every spilled cup of milk or slammed bedroom door… Wasn’t a failure to fix… But an invitation to grow? Yes, we want to guide our children with love, boundaries, and wisdom. But when we focus only on changing them , we miss the deeper transformation waiting for us.
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By Marissa Goldenstein April 25, 2025
Explore the journey from reactive, control-based parenting to intentional, effective, empowered parenting. Learn how to transform old patterns, embrace growth, and create a vision for nurturing your child's unique self. Discover the power of love, presence, and non-violent communication in positive parenting.
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By Kiva Schuler April 22, 2025
Passionate about parenting? Discover how to become a parenting coach and transform your love for conscious parenting into a fulfilling, thriving career.
By Jai Institute for Parenting April 19, 2025
How do you build a home where honesty is safe, welcomed, and valued? The answer is simple to understand, but it can also be challenging to implement: Create a space where honesty is met with curiosity, compassion, and respect. As you reflect on this, consider: How do I respond when my child tells me something hard to hear? How do I react when I disagree with their choices? Do I panic? Do I lecture? (No need for self-recrimination, this is purely about gaining insight!) How safe do I feel being honest in my own family… with my parents (even now), my partner, or my kids? When we get honest about where we are, we can begin to build new relational skills. It starts with small, intentional steps.
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By Maggie Pouplis September 24, 2024
Explore how open communication and authenticity in empowered parenting foster respect and trust, helping children build meaningful relationships and recognize genuine connections.
By Nada Hilal September 17, 2024
Explore the complexities of parenting and how parenting styles impact a child's emotional intelligence and creativity. The author shares personal experiences, beginning with dreams of a large family and evolving through the challenges of balancing parenting and life. Learn how the Jai Institute's tools transformed daily struggles into rewarding moments for this family.
By Maggie Pouplis September 5, 2024
A personal story of breaking free from toxic family patterns, healing inner wounds, and embracing empowered parenting. Discover how I reparented myself and started raising my son with love, respect, and connection, transforming my family's future.
By Heather Cook May 9, 2024
Discover resilience and healing in the face of adversity. Follow one parent's journey through their child's illness, self-discovery, and transformation. Learn how to navigate life's challenges gracefully and find strength in vulnerability.
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By Tasneem Abdelhamid April 24, 2024
Discover the raw journey of a parent coach confronting generational patterns, embracing imperfection, and laying the foundation for healing in parenthood.
Parental Guilt
By Marissa Goldenstein March 22, 2024
Discover the journey of a mother navigating generational trauma and striving for peaceful parenting. Witness her honest struggle to break patterns ingrained by society and childhood while aiming for authenticity and acceptance.
By Manu Brune March 21, 2024
Explore the challenges of balancing the demands of motherhood with personal needs and the guilt that often accompanies these struggles. Acknowledging and addressing personal needs is not only vital for personal well-being, it also enhances your connection with your children. Discover a more forgiving and understanding approach to the challenges of motherhood!
By Shaella Freeman March 20, 2024
Discover the journey of a teacher's transformation from feeling overwhelmed to empowered in managing classroom dynamics. Learn how emotional intelligence became the key to turning challenges into opportunities for growth and connection. This insightful article delves into the subtle yet profound shifts in awareness, self-regulation, and modeling that led to a more harmonious learning environment. Explore practical strategies rooted in personal reflection and professional development, offering a beacon of hope for educators facing similar struggles.
By Tasneem Abdelhamid March 19, 2024
Finding balance between your role as a parent and your individuality can be challenging. Navigate the feelings of guilt, frustration, and shame and embrace your emotions throughout your parenting journey by learning to set boundaries, engaging in playful parenting, connecting more with your children, and investing in quality time. Discover tools to empower yourself as a parent and create space for your own needs.