Mar 03 2025 2 mins
Hi there, wonderful parents. Welcome to today's Mindful Parenting practice. I know mornings can feel like navigating a complex emotional landscape - especially when children are experiencing big feelings or transitions. Maybe today you're sensing some tension, some unexpressed worry, or just the general overwhelm that comes with guiding young hearts through their day.
Let's take a moment to ground ourselves. Find a comfortable seated position, allowing your spine to feel both strong and soft, like a flexible tree rooted deeply into the earth. Close your eyes if that feels comfortable, and take three slow, deliberate breaths. Breathe in through your nose, letting your belly expand like a gentle balloon, and exhale slowly through your mouth.
Today, we're exploring a practice I call "Emotional Weathering" - a compassionate approach to supporting your child's emotional experiences. Imagine emotions as weather systems moving through your child's inner landscape. Just as clouds pass across the sky, feelings move through us - they are not permanent, not something to fear, but natural experiences to witness with kindness.
When your child experiences a challenging emotion - frustration, sadness, anger - practice becoming a calm, steady lighthouse. Your steady presence is more powerful than any words. Breathe deeply. Notice your own internal response without judgment. Are you feeling triggered? Anxious? Frustrated? Simply acknowledge these feelings without getting swept away.
Picture yourself as a warm, supportive presence. Your breath is steady. Your body is relaxed. Your energy is calm and accepting. You're not trying to fix or change their emotion, but create a safe container for them to experience and process their feelings fully.
This doesn't mean tolerating harmful behavior - it means separating the emotion from the action. "I see you're feeling really angry right now. Anger is okay. Hitting is not okay." You're teaching emotional intelligence through your calm, compassionate response.
As we close, take one more deep breath. Carry this lighthouse energy with you today. When emotions rise - in yourself or your child - remember: you are a steady, loving presence. Feelings are temporary weather systems passing through.
Thank you for joining today's Mindful Parenting practice. If this resonated with you, please subscribe and share with other parents seeking compassionate, mindful connection. See you next time.
Let's take a moment to ground ourselves. Find a comfortable seated position, allowing your spine to feel both strong and soft, like a flexible tree rooted deeply into the earth. Close your eyes if that feels comfortable, and take three slow, deliberate breaths. Breathe in through your nose, letting your belly expand like a gentle balloon, and exhale slowly through your mouth.
Today, we're exploring a practice I call "Emotional Weathering" - a compassionate approach to supporting your child's emotional experiences. Imagine emotions as weather systems moving through your child's inner landscape. Just as clouds pass across the sky, feelings move through us - they are not permanent, not something to fear, but natural experiences to witness with kindness.
When your child experiences a challenging emotion - frustration, sadness, anger - practice becoming a calm, steady lighthouse. Your steady presence is more powerful than any words. Breathe deeply. Notice your own internal response without judgment. Are you feeling triggered? Anxious? Frustrated? Simply acknowledge these feelings without getting swept away.
Picture yourself as a warm, supportive presence. Your breath is steady. Your body is relaxed. Your energy is calm and accepting. You're not trying to fix or change their emotion, but create a safe container for them to experience and process their feelings fully.
This doesn't mean tolerating harmful behavior - it means separating the emotion from the action. "I see you're feeling really angry right now. Anger is okay. Hitting is not okay." You're teaching emotional intelligence through your calm, compassionate response.
As we close, take one more deep breath. Carry this lighthouse energy with you today. When emotions rise - in yourself or your child - remember: you are a steady, loving presence. Feelings are temporary weather systems passing through.
Thank you for joining today's Mindful Parenting practice. If this resonated with you, please subscribe and share with other parents seeking compassionate, mindful connection. See you next time.