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Concious Parenting
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The art of
being with
young people
and how we,
as adults, can
help to unlock
their innate
and limitless
potential. By
Siri Arti
D
uring a recent teacher
training, the discussion of
conscious parenting came
up. Of course it would as the
training explores the art of
being with young people. The question was
how to do this without bringing in our own
limitations? Do we have the skill to see how
mysterious and powerful the child really is?
To do so, we must learn to lift the veil and be
willing to see them in their own unique way.
The challenge is ours as adults as we work
towards seeing each one of our children
in the way they wish to be seen, and then
holding the space for them to blossom into
that, offering boundaries and guidance when
necessary, but also stepping back at times
for everyone to breathe. Indeed a tall order
on this adventurous path of winding roads.
There is no map for this parental route
because magic often happens outside of a
defined space.Listen deeply
As a parent who falls into the ‘wild
motherhood’ category, I find myself being
able to relate to the words of education
pioneer Maria Montessori (see quote right),Art