Mar 04 2025 2 mins
Hey there, wonderful parents. I'm so glad you're here today, taking this moment just for yourself. I know mornings can feel like a whirlwind - especially when you're balancing work, kids, and a thousand little tasks that seem to materialize out of nowhere. Today, I want to share a practice that can help you and your children navigate those intense emotional moments with a bit more grace and calm.
Take a deep breath right now. Feel your feet connected to the ground. Let your shoulders soften, and just allow yourself to be right here, right now. No judgment, no pressure - just presence.
Imagine your breath like a gentle wave, rolling in and out. Each inhale brings a sense of spaciousness, each exhale releases tension. Notice how your body feels in this moment - not trying to change anything, just observing.
Today, I want to introduce you to what I call the "Emotional Weather Report" technique. Just like meteorologists track weather patterns, we can help our children - and ourselves - track emotional patterns with compassion and curiosity.
Next time you notice your child getting frustrated or overwhelmed, imagine their emotions are like clouds passing through the sky of their inner landscape. Some clouds are dark and stormy, some are light and wispy. The sky - their fundamental self - remains unchanged, constant, and peaceful.
When your child is experiencing a challenging emotion, get down to their eye level. Take a deep breath yourself, and say something like, "I see you're feeling a big storm right now. Can you tell me about the weather inside you?" This approach does two powerful things: it validates their experience and helps them develop emotional awareness.
The magic is in your own calm presence. Children are incredibly attuned to our emotional state. When you remain steady, like a strong tree during wind, you give them permission to move through their emotions without getting swept away.
Before we close, I invite you to take three deep breaths together. Breathe in calm, breathe out tension. Remember, you're not trying to fix or change anything - just witness with love.
Thank you for showing up for yourself and your children today. If this practice resonated with you, please subscribe and share with other parents navigating this beautiful, complex journey. Until next time, may you find moments of peace in the beautiful chaos of parenting.
Take a deep breath right now. Feel your feet connected to the ground. Let your shoulders soften, and just allow yourself to be right here, right now. No judgment, no pressure - just presence.
Imagine your breath like a gentle wave, rolling in and out. Each inhale brings a sense of spaciousness, each exhale releases tension. Notice how your body feels in this moment - not trying to change anything, just observing.
Today, I want to introduce you to what I call the "Emotional Weather Report" technique. Just like meteorologists track weather patterns, we can help our children - and ourselves - track emotional patterns with compassion and curiosity.
Next time you notice your child getting frustrated or overwhelmed, imagine their emotions are like clouds passing through the sky of their inner landscape. Some clouds are dark and stormy, some are light and wispy. The sky - their fundamental self - remains unchanged, constant, and peaceful.
When your child is experiencing a challenging emotion, get down to their eye level. Take a deep breath yourself, and say something like, "I see you're feeling a big storm right now. Can you tell me about the weather inside you?" This approach does two powerful things: it validates their experience and helps them develop emotional awareness.
The magic is in your own calm presence. Children are incredibly attuned to our emotional state. When you remain steady, like a strong tree during wind, you give them permission to move through their emotions without getting swept away.
Before we close, I invite you to take three deep breaths together. Breathe in calm, breathe out tension. Remember, you're not trying to fix or change anything - just witness with love.
Thank you for showing up for yourself and your children today. If this practice resonated with you, please subscribe and share with other parents navigating this beautiful, complex journey. Until next time, may you find moments of peace in the beautiful chaos of parenting.