by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Aware Parenting Stories
I am noticing changes already in Eli. by supporting him to cry …. He gives more eye contact, seems happier in himself. I am more relaxed too and enjoying him more. Mealtimes are more relaxed and he’s eating more surprisingly I bring more good news… We are...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Aware Parenting Stories
My baby cried this morning. He cried and cried and cried. Close to an hour of constant heart felt tears. He squirmed his tiny body next to mine on our family bed. He cried hard, tears streaming down his face. He pushed his head firmly into the pillow and thrashed his...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Aware Parenting Stories
I stumbled across the Aware Parenting philosophy when my first child, Jake, was around 10 months old. I was looking for answers and I found them! I was having problems with Jake frequently waking in the night and crying. I found that dummies and bottles of milk...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Aware Parenting Stories
I have been practising aware parenting to the best of my ability since Annabelle was under 1 year old. The best thing about aware parenting for me is having the presence to sit with my crying child & acknowledge that she is sad & crying. (It’s not easy...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Aware Parenting Stories
I practice Aware Parenting with my two children and find it so effective. To me, it is a natural follow-on from the attachment parenting I practice. It is my belief that this approach is so respectful and loving because it allows for the acceptance of all feelings to...
by Marion Rose | Mar 11, 2015 | Aware Parenting Stories
I am far from the perfect mum. I am a single parent, so all responsibilty for my child is on my shoulders – which sometimes feels like quite a weight! I have always set firm expectations and been rigid in keeping boundaries. Some people have commented that maybe...
