by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Birthing
Four humpback whales appeared just 50 metres off the coast of Cape Byron, on their way north to give birth. My husband, my daughter and I walked up to the lighthouse to celebrate my husband’s birthday. I was 40 weeks and 5 days pregnant, and my surges came irregularly...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Introduction to Aware Parenting, Aware Parenting, Babies, Connected Crying
I wrote this article 14 years ago, when my daughter was 18 months old (she’s now 15). I recommend reading some of my more recent articles on babies and crying, as I’ve found a more compassionate way of writing in recent years! Aware Parenting is a...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Aware Parenting Letters
This is a response to responses to my articles in Kindred (in the Aware Parenting articles section here) – “Book Review: Raising Drug-Free Kids: 100 Tips for Parents”, and “Presence – Emotional wellbeing as a preventative for drug use...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Aware Parenting Letters
I felt delighted to read Tony Narracott’s letter about Lou Beaumont’s photo of Lana Rose at the peace pole. As Lana’s mum, my aim has been to nourish her natural peaceful essence through Aware Parenting. As an Aware Parenting Instructor, I have learned that hurtful...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Guest articles
Hello to all! I have been thinking about fun and lightness lately, because so many of us, parents especially, seem to forget to laugh. We get all caught up in daily life. I found my inner clown and was a bit surprised (shocked!) at my ability to be a complete and...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Introduction to Aware Parenting
I read Robin Grille’s article (byron child June-Aug 2006) with delight. As a parent of a four year old, I relish increasing the authentic connection between us. Robin Grille talked about a child’s healing and empowerment when his hurt, sadness, or rage (tantrums) is...