7 Non-Conventional Parenting Articles for Inspiration!

If you feel there is room for improvement in the relationship you have with your child/children, this is the question you should be asking yourself – “Have I tried the non-dual approach?”

Learn what embracing non-dual parenting could look like for you and your family: “Where there is a will, there is a way!” 1. Nondual Parenting: Detached Involvement by Robert M Dittler, Ph.D.

“The Parent maintains an attitudinal stance that tends to be neither flexible nor inflexible, neither soft nor hard. He is inclined neither liberally or conservatively. At best, the Parent may be described as fluid. He succeeds because he takes the shape of any container, yet retaining his integrity. The Parent is much like water, in this regard.”

Read full article http://www.wrmosb.org/nonduality/NondualParenting.html

2. The non-dual way to raise children by Marcus Stegmaier, M.A. Published on www.nevernothere.com “The parents mind, if it is not deeply understood, normally reacts to the child‘s actions, speech and thoughts as if the child were the doer, speaker and thinker. Therefore the illusion of being able to educate children arises. And parents take themselves to be responsible for how their children grow up.”

Read full article https://www.academy-advaita.com/en/articles/submitted_articles/Parenting/

3. Everyone knows that love and clarity are the most important elements in parenting.

“In practical terms, there is a need for informing parents who want to approach things in a non-dualistic way.

The situation of the parents themselves is critical to the nature of the upbringing. The more the parents are present in an atmosphere of non-duality, the better. So everything that contributes to that is positive. They do well to always look to themselves to see if their mood is the most ideal for the children.”

Read full article https://thegroundlessopenness.wordpress.com/tag/non-duality-and-parenting/

4. Raising a New Generation of Super-Children

“Families are astonished and thrilled when they see their children thriving in new and unexpected ways. They have reported a reduction in tantrums and anxiety, increased self-esteem, self-respect and confidence, and have said that their children now ask more meaningful questions and seemed to develop a genuine desire to be caring and helpful. They become more respectful of others, and their relationships improve as a result. They are less influenced by peer pressure, because they feel secure in themselves and know their rightful place in the world. Crucial life skills such as intuition, empathy and active compassion become integrated as working parts of their evolving personalities, their way of functioning in the world. They flourish.” Read full article https://www.scienceandnonduality.com/article/raising-a-new-generation-of-super-children

5. The 5 Main Tenets of Mindful Parenting By Lisa Kring for Huffington Post “Honoring our children’s sovereignty is not about giving them unbridled freedom or too many choices. It is about bringing more awareness to our own unmet needs, agendas, issues, unfinished business and thwarted dreams. Otherwise, they all too easily get projected onto our children. This points to the “inner work” of mindful parenting, and our ability to hold all of this as separate in awareness. We need to take responsibility for what is unfinished in us, rather than burdening our children.” Read full article https://deconstructingyourself.com/the-5-main-tenants-of-mindful-parenting.html

6. What Is Our Role As Parents In Times When Children Go Through Emotional Stress? “Children have two fundamental needs: authenticity and validation. Both of these require high awareness in parents. If the parents are confused and not in touch with their inner feelings, thoughts, and emotions, it’s unlikely they’ll be any good to their children.” Read full article https://mindfulnessquest.com/what-is-our-role-as-parents-in-times-when-children-go-through-emotional-stress/

7. How Mindful Parenting Can Help You Connect Better with Your Children by Michael Taft Mindful Parenting Differs from Mindfulness. With all the buzz about mindfulness, it’s important to remember that it’s not about meditation. The practice is about having a non-judgmental sense of awareness about sensations, feelings, and those around you. Read full article https://blog.wisdomlabs.com/mindful-parenting-can-help-connect-better-children

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