“Feeling connected is a primal need that all humans have, especially developing humans. It helps us feel safe and seen. And when we feel safe and seen we are motivated to give more of what is being appreciated. It’s an efficient use of the system. Love begets love, kindness begets kindness, appreciation begets appreciation.”
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I gained clarity with my mentor, I found myself dreaming again of supporting families. I began leading carefully crafted classes out of my home for families. Those were some of the sweetest times -- beautiful mothers and fathers-to-be, mamas and their newborns, parents who were ready to know themselves and their growing person more deeply … ready to intentionally connect, process, and slow down. The classes gave me an opportunity to teach what I had always known to be true - you are connected to your child, and they are connected to you. They are a big being in a tiny body. We can practice honouring them. And we can practice honouring ourselves. When we do that, anything in the relationship is possible. Amidst all my teaching, I was learning constantly. One key lesson I gained from working intimately with families is that, to parent consciously, to parent in a way that honours yourself and the growing Carrie Contey, PhD: The Little People •
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