The importance of choosing conscious parenting

Source: Mid Day.com

No matter its approach, the fundamental philosophy of parenting is to promise the best for a child. A parent is a nurturer, guide and protector of the child and wishes to see them healthy and successful in life. The child's physical health, mental and emotional well-being, behavioral patterns and expansion through different stages greatly depends on the parenting. 
 
The challenges faced by the parents, their behavior, their conditions, all leave a lasting impact on the child. In fact, adverse childhood knowledges, like witnessing abuse or violence, neglect at home, mental health problems, family chaos or emotional distress takes a toll on a child at a much deeper level than what meets the eye. 
 
There is no sure-shot method of parenting as every parent and child are sole. Instead of choosing between commanding, permissive, progressive, uninvolved, fear-based or positive parenting styles, Conscious parenting is more about the parent than the child; it isn't about 'fixing' the child but about enabling them to develop and thrive using different methods. 

• Build connections 
• Be a good role model 
• Process your emotions
• Offer healthy choices and then let them be 
• Set boundaries 
• Listen to 'connect' and not to 'control'
• Be mindful of your language 
• Be kind to yourself  

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