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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead, US anthropologist & popularizer of anthropology (1901-1978)

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The Consciously Parenting Project, LLC is a collaboration of professionals and families who are dedicated to providing information, resources and support for conscious decision-making in all areas of family life. We are committed to providing the most up-to-date research and information possible so that parents can truly make informed decisions. The Consciously Parenting Project, LLC is comprised of an on-line community, educational opportunities for parents including TeleParenting Support Classes, Family-friendly retreats, tele-seminars and in-person workshops, articles, and an extensive resource list on a wide variety of parenting topics.

The Consciously Parenting Project, LLC centers on Relationship-focused Parenting, seeking to understand what behaviors mean to make the best decisions possible for the relationship between the parent and child, as well as to understand the dynamics in the family. It is a comprehensive, research-based paradigm that can be used with all families, from those looking to prevent behavior issues to those with severe behavior issues. Relationship-Focused Parenting concentrates on the relationships between parents, the relationship between parent and child, and all the relationships within the family system to make lasting changes, rather than simply focusing on the behaviors. Relationship-Focused Parenting understands that behaviors are simply a communication and we seek to understand what the behavior is communicating in order to address the underlying issues contributing to the behavior instead.

We also seek to educate parents about a wide range of outside factors that can influence family-life, from media to the foods you choose to bring into your home. We seek to empower you to make the best decision for your family by providing the information and support you need to do so. This isn’t a one-sized fits all technique, but rather a different way of looking at the world in an aware, conscious way.

Interested in having a Consciously Parenting speaker at your event? Contact us by phone to make arrangements and learn more about what we offer. (888) 631-4441

Meet the People behind
The Consciously Parenting Project

While it is helpful to have a compass to keep ourselves on course, it also helps to know where we’re going. For that a road map is essential, and for ours, we’ll be using the Eight Guiding Principles of Consciously Parenting:

Principle 1: Behavior. All behavior is a communication. Behavior reflects the internal state of the individual and the relationship’s level of connection.

Principle 2: Relationship. The relationship is more important than any behavioral intervention, consequence, or punishment.

Principle 3: Unfolding. Children unfold neurosequentially, and quality, connected relationships allow for the unfolding. A need met will go away; a need unmet is here to stay.

Principle 4: Parent Behavior. Behaviors occur on a continuum. Behaviors in children (and parents, too) correlate to the parents’ own neurodevelopment and attachment status.

Principle 5: Interpretation. Parental interpretation of behaviors comes from both a conscious and subconscious place, resulting in positive or negative neurophysiologic feedback loops.

Principle 6: Feelings. All individuals have a right and a responsibility to learn to express his or her feelings appropriately. Feelings allow us to connect to our internal guidance system.

Principle 7: Boundaries. Children need boundaries. We can bring our children back into the boundaries set through the loving influence of our relationship, rather than through control and fear, if we are aware of ourselves.

Principle 8: Community and Self-Care. No man is an island. We need to create communities of support for ourselves and for our children. We need to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of our children.