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Teaching Our Children About Sex. (Reprinted from elephant journal, June 19, 2010.) As a child of the ‘70s, and more-over, a child of the counter-culture, I can say there is such a thing as too much permissiveness. However, sexual positivity and sexual permissiveness are not by nature the same thing. Conscious parenting has many focuses and aspects. But Continue reading Sex Positive Parenting A while back my ten-year-old kid came home from school and said, “Mom, is the world really going to end in 2012?” This moment was one I hadn’t even known I had a secret dread of. I was raised as part of the Back-to-the-Land movement. If you weren’t there, you probably don’t know that a big chunk Continue reading To Hell With Chicken Little! I know very few peers who were raised by both parents. I have very many peers whose fathers were at best absent, and at worst abusive. Though really, abandonment leaves scars nearly as readily as any other kind of abuse does. Most of us lived through our parent’s divorces as kids. Divorce is as prevalent as Continue reading A New Generation of Fathers – A Shout-Out to the New Dad Dilemmas of a Householder There was a time in my life where I so strongly desired to be in perfect Presence all the time that my desire for Presence became the greatest pain I had ever felt. I sought absolute ego death; annihilation of self into Self, the surrender of “I” into that which is greater than Continue reading The Devotion of Presence, The Presence of Devotion Did you know that Mother’s Day was created as an opportunity to stand against war? Here is the first stanza of a piece of writing called The Mothers’ Day Proclamation written by Julia Ward Howe, a feminist and abolitionist, in 1870. Arise, then, women of this day! Continue reading Arise Then, Women of This Day – The Roots of Mother’s Day As a mom, sometimes the most perfect intentions for self love and self care fall short of reality. You have a very full life, and it’s often a challenge to find the “extra” time to build in those moments of self-nurturing. Resistance may be deeper than it even looks at first, too. When you first start Continue reading Moms and Self Care; Do it For Those You Love Bodies communicate, moods, good or bad, are caught and transmitted like a virus. Like ripples in a pond, what you feel radiates out. Your happiness, your ease, your joy. Or, your stress, your fear, your anger. Every moment, you are modeling the creation of the world. And, every moment, your children are building the foundation of Continue reading Your Family is a Living System Modeling is always the strongest message. You want your kids to be honest? How about you be honest, too? What is transparency? The definition I like the most is; the quality that allows light to pass through, undisturbed. As a parenting metaphor, this is a great image; we’re transparent when there’s nothing clouding our interactions with Continue reading How to be Transparent in Parenting by Lasara Allen Each of us has a desired level of clean. Or in the case of my daughters and I, a desired level of comfortable mess. The desire for “comfortable mess” on the part of the ladies and the desire for an orderly point within the chaos that is life on the part of my husband sometimes Continue reading Mess or No Mess? That is the Question. It’s happened to all of us; you wake up in a great mood. The sun is shinning, and the first thought you had when you opened your eyes was, “Ah, I’m so lucky to have this life!” You happily hum your way into the kitchen, and begin getting ready for another full and fabulous day. You’re Continue reading How To Stop the Spread of a Bad Mood Once upon a time there was a beautiful little girl. Her skin was the color of dark mocha. Her hair was joyfully bouncy, and curled like baby grapevines do. It was as black as darkest night. Her teeth gleamed white and her lips were full. Her smile shone like light breaking through clouds. One day the Continue reading The Question Box As conscious parents working to create a better world, we know that the work – and joy – of it begins at home. Here are seven steps that offer you a foundation for clear and healthy communication with your most precious focus; your Continue reading Seven Steps to Healthy Communication with Your Kids Samhain: Celtic The word Samhain seems to have come from the word samhraidreadh, which in the Gaelic, the language of the Celts, means “summer’s end.” The Celts divided the year up into two parts; the Winter Half, or Dark Half, and the Summer Half, or Light Half. The Celts considered the day as starting with Continue reading Origins of Halloween: Celtic New Year, Dia de los Muertos. Fun family activities! With respect, a clear understanding of the rules, and a whole lotta love for the kids, ex-spouses are redefining family. Some call it divorce; I call it the “Two-Family Solution.” Assuming your divorce was peaceful and you and your ex have basic respect for one another, there’s no reason not to revel in the benefits the Continue reading A New View of Divorce; Three Simple Benefits of the Two-Family Solution Sometimes arguments just happen. And in those moments, anger can flare. Voices are raised. Postures are struck. Positions are held. Of course this never solves Continue reading Men, Anger, and Arguments; Some Do’s and Don’ts by Lasára Allen, MPNLP, www.lasaraallen.com As Continue reading Seven Steps to Healthy Communication With Your Kids Keywords: — santa claus, question, god, christmas, family, values, generosity, mysticism, children, santa is real, holiday season, hard questions, faith, christmas spirit, jesus, belief , magic, miracles, christmas miracles When it comes to the delicate matter of belief, there are creative ways to answer our childrens’ questions without taking the magic out of life. When my oldest Continue reading The Answer to the Season’s Biggest Question; Yes, Santa IS Real! Recycling is probably the most mentioned, but least effective of the three Rs. Of the four items mentioned above, only the yogurt container can be recycled. And at, that, only at some recycling centers. The shirt and plastic bag are landfill. Over time, the shirt will rot away. The plastic bag will not. Of all the Continue reading THE THIRD R: RECYCLE Reusing is step two; once you’ve purchased an item and put it into circulation, the more times the item is used, the less the overall impact. This is just as true for a plastic bag, yogurt container, t-shirt, or computer. Of the four items mentioned, only the shirt is biodegradable. And, at that, only truly biodegradable Continue reading THE SECOND R: REUSE Reduce, Reuse, Recycle -it’s actually a pyramid, not a circle! The slogan “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is in that order for a reason; it makes more sense to envision it as a pyramid than the circular form it’s usually represented as. Reduce is the foundation of that pyramid. Reevaluating and reducing consumer habits is the best thing we Continue reading THE FIRST R: REDUCE Every challenge is an opportunity. The recession is a perfect chance to create a shift in your family’s, and your own, values; a chance to move from want-based, status-based, and impulse spending, to sustainable consumer choices. Of course, the first step is to that reframe is in shifting your own thought process. In this article you’ll Continue reading Re-Framing Your Family’s Recession Anxiety to Conscious Consumerism Gratitude increases health dramatically on all levels; there are health benefits to gratitude on the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual levels. It’s been scientifically proven that the regular practice of gratitude can improve your level of overall happiness by Continue reading The Benefits of Gratitude in Family Life The Benefits of Gratitude in Family Life Gratitude increases health dramatically on all levels; there are health benefits to gratitude on the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual levels. It’s been scientifically proven that the regular practice of gratitude can improve your level of overall happiness by 25%! Practicing gratitude with your children encourages both humility and empowerment. Continue reading The Benefits of Gratitude in Family Life When funds are tight, giving reminds us of how much we have, and how fortunate we are. While coming face-to-face with money problems can be a challenging experience, being able to do something about it is a saving grace. Especially or children, a sense of empowerment is a key factor to viewing the global situation Continue reading 5 Ways to Engage Your Kids in Grateful Giving When funds are tight, giving reminds us of how much we have, and how fortunate we are. While coming face-to-face with money problems can be a challenging experience, being able to do something about it is a saving grace. Especially or children, a sense of empowerment is a key factor to viewing the global situation Continue reading 5 Ways to Engage Your Kids in Grateful Giving |
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