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25.01.2022 Were doing it again Join the other parents who have taken a step towards more kind, wise and responsive parenting

23.01.2022 How good is this!

22.01.2022 Just because she carries it all doesnt mean it isnt heavy Sometimes self care is as simple as saying no to things when we need to. Beautiful repost and article from @shebirths

22.01.2022 Tired and grateful You may have noticed this page has been a little quiet for the last few weeks. The Parent Club started out as a passion project between myself and dear friend Margie. It was (and still is) filled with excitement, love and a deep respect for the parenting process. And then life happened - Margie moved to Perth to pursue amazing opportunities, I started working two jobs, and became pregnant with a baby determined to make me sick 24/7. It all got a bit ...much and I needed to take a break. I am so looking forward to the new year when I can recharge and refocus some energy on The Parent Club. I am determined to keep providing beautiful workshops to beautiful families wanting to learn and grow and cant wait to share with you whats planned for 2020 xx See more

21.01.2022 Compassionate parenting allows parents and children to move into a space of empathy, shared problem solving and connection. Our workshop will cover WHY compassionate parenting works and HOW you weave compassionate parenting into your relationships. We have had such a wonderful response to this next workshop and cant wait to meet all our new parents. ... Still a few tickets left if you are considering x

21.01.2022 Helpful Responding Learning to manage emotions is a big task for little people. One thing we can do as parents to help is seperate our own emotional needs and our childrens actions. When kids feel like they are responsible for making the adults in their life happy or sad they can feel a lot of pressure that they dont know what to do with. This can result in feeling overwhelmed, stuck or down on themselves. ... @consciousmothersgroup have posted this really beautiful example of depersonalising our childrens actions to shift the emphasis from reaction to reflection; which in turn allows them to learn and grow.

20.01.2022 This is happening next Saturday!! Still a few tickets available xx

20.01.2022 Have you checked out @village_practice - in addition to the most beautifully serene health practice you have ever seen they host soo many events to support and strengthen our community. From couples workshops to local honey, parenting workshops and art exhibitions. We are so lucky to have such wonderful opportunities at our doorstep.

20.01.2022 Sunday A day I wish could go forever. On Sunday I often feel torn to spend the day slowly meandering through activities, enjoying the day with those around me; or in a panicked rush to feel prepared for the coming week. This is my reminder to try and seek balance. To lend myself to the shared joy of connecting with others, taking part in something just because its fun. While also caring for my future self by connecting to what I need and what is a reasonable expectation of my time and energy. Beautiful words by @lrknost

19.01.2022 Happy Weekend Repost from @mamaswellnessjoint

19.01.2022 The human heart is never fully born ‘There is an ancient Celtic belief that though the human body is born complete the heart is being birthed through every experience of your life. Everything that happens to you has the potential to deepen you’ @suchislight I like that

17.01.2022 The power of empathy One of the most simple and powerful ways you can attune to your child (and others) is by using empathy. To be empathic is to notice and acknowledge feelings without judgement or seeking to change them in any way. Acknowledging how your child is feeling will help them to feel understood, develop their emotional language and assist them to better manage their emotional responses. Sometimes this will be easy and other times not so much. Maybe you have ...had a rough day or maybe your childs behaviour is triggering a challenging feeling in you. Developing our empathic responding is something we focus on at The Parent Club. Below is an example: If your child is frustrated at having to leave the park it can be easy to respond in a frustrated manner yourself; trying to hurry them along, getting angry or telling them to stop it! While all of these responses are totally understandable it is more helpful to simply acknowledge what they are experiencing: Youre frustrated we have to leave I can see youre upset because your hands are in fists Acknowledging how they are feeling creates an opportunity for connection and shared problem solving. See more

17.01.2022 Hands up if youve sent this text, had this conversation or held this thought before? I sent this to my husband after I felt I had made some poor decisions looking after my son that morning. He was napping and I was wallowing. ... I know the truth is we all feel this way sometimes. We feel like were not doing a good enough job and the guilt seeps in. I also know that these thoughts arent useful; to me or my son. So I tried to move towards empathy instead. I acknowledged to myself that parenting is really hard and that I was having a tough morning. I spoke kind words to myself and focussed on all the good things I do for my son. When he woke up from his nap my son was smiling, babbling and happy to see me, none the wiser of the emotional journey I had just taken myself on. There is no such thing as a perfect parent. We all do our best with what we have at any given time

16.01.2022 Cookies How magical are these cookies specially made for us by @grazewithjen They were the perfect sweet addition to our workshop and unfortunately for the husband there were definitely no leftovers.

16.01.2022 Still 1 spot left in our compassionate parenting workshop this Saturday Tickets available via www.theparentclub.net

16.01.2022 Only TWO spaces left in our Coal Coast Dads Crew workshop. A space for Dads to learn more about compassionate parenting with other local Dads. 13.10 / $30 / Village practice ... Tickets at www.theparentclub.net

12.01.2022 How are you? A question that is often asked but seldom answered truthfully. And besides what would you say? How can you possibly put in the words all the feelings that come with parenthood? How could this person standing opposite me fully understand what is happening for me right now? What if they judge me? Pity me? Or think Im a bad parent. Reality is all of these things and none of them. Much of the time we are so worried about how people will perceive our experience ...that we hide it away, we cover it with Im fine While finding comfort in fine saves us from the awkwardness of vulnerability it also prevents us from making real connections with others, others who are potentially feeling the very same thing we are struggling with. Trust that when someone you love asks how are you? that the connection is strong enough to hold your tiredness/anger/frustration/sadness/loneliness. Their response probably wont change how you are feeling, but knowing someone is there with you can make it a whole lot easier to manage. Props to @happiest_baby for the original post x

11.01.2022 One lonely spot left - who wants it?

11.01.2022 Renew Today I sat in the beautiful space of @drrachellejones watching the rain. While the rain did its best to refresh and replenish I dug deep to cultivate and refine my baby that is The Parent Club. Throughout the year The Parent Club will continue to offer compassionate parenting workshops for parents, Coal Coast Dads crew and along with @drrachellejones introducing a very exciting group for parents and children to attend together. Cant wait to get started x

11.01.2022 A workshop specifically designed for Dads to learn ways of connecting and communicating using compassionate parenting Only a few tickets left Head to www.theparentclub.net

10.01.2022 The human heart is never fully born There is an ancient Celtic belief that though the human body is born complete the heart is being birthed through every experience of your life. Everything that happens to you has the potential to deepen you @suchislight I like that

08.01.2022 Coal Coast Dads Crew is here A celebration of shared experiences of moving into fatherhood, discussing ways of looking after yourself and connecting with your family. The Parent Club will offer evidenced based, kind and practical tips for being the best Dad you can be. The afternoon will be an opportunity to hear from experienced professionals as well as meet other Dads in the community.... Beer supplied by @coalcoastbrewingco and food provided. Tix available from https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coal-coast-dads-crew-ticket

08.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day Dads

07.01.2022 re: last nights post @common_wild

07.01.2022 We are so stoked to have so many Dads on board for our first Coal Coast Dads Crew and cant wait to meet you in a few weeks

06.01.2022 Yesterdays workshop We had such a great day yesterday and it was an honour to meet so many beautiful Mums and Dads wanting to learn more about compassionate parenting. We explored what compassionate parenting looks like at different developmental stages, reflected on the ways in which we were parented affects how we currently parent and celebrated the beautiful connection we all share to our little ones...and all before lunch! I am so privileged to be allowed in to oth...er peoples families and feel grateful that people respect The Parent Club enough to hear what we have to say. Now for some qual time with this little cutie x

05.01.2022 We are so proud to have been chosen by @southcoastmumsau to advertise with them for 5 months Its so great when small businesses support small businesses. Thank you

05.01.2022 Boundaries keep kids safe There is a common misconception the being a compassionate parent means never saying no. We know that when an adult sets consistent boundaries and has age appropriate expectations children feel safe, contained and are less likely to display challenging behaviours. When adults are able to do this they are telling their child Im here, Im taking care of you, Ive got this. Striking the balance between empathy and limit setting can often be trick...y. We often want/need our children to follow our directions with as little resistance as possible. By adjusting our expectations, focussing first on connecting rather than directing, we can move towards a way of parenting that is bigger, stronger, wise and kind (CoS). This is compassionate parenting. Fun artwork by @stacieswift

04.01.2022 Final work shop for the year Held over 2 Saturdays (9th and 16th Nov) at @village_practice Woonona For parents to learn emotionally safe tools for:... - Responding to childrens emotional needs - Setting clear boundaries and expectations - Developing healthy, attuned connections to children and other family members. Compassionate parenting involves responding to our children with emotional intelligence, that understands and aims to meets their emotional needs while also setting clear limits and boundaries on behaviour. Emotionally intelligent parents are able to connect with their children using empathy and assist them to work through challenging situations. Parenting with compassion is not a behaviour management tool; it is not something we use as a way of controlling tantrums or fixing difficult emotions. It is a roadmap for developing a connected relationship with our children that serves to nurture their resilience by providing them with the skills to navigate lifes ups and downs. Created using proven, evidenced methods of cultivating connection and positive sense of self. Day one: Focus on theoretical foundations for compassionate parenting and what this looks like in every day life. Parents will walk away with an in-depth understanding of childrens emotional and cognitive development and how this impacts behaviour. These ideas will then be used to develop a concrete plan parents can use to introduce compassionate techniques into their parenting. Day two: An opportunity for parents to regather and evaluate how they found practicing compassionate parenting. Together we can explore what worked, what was tricky and what parents needs more of. This is a great way for parents to get personalised, targeted support in a supportive environment of like minded parents. Link to tickets in bio x

04.01.2022 The magic of play Play is the space where children safely learn about themselves and the world around them. It provides the opportunity for creativity, decision making and self expression; all of which lay the foundation for future patterns of resilience and confidence. ... Child led play, where you can enjoy WITH your child is particularly beneficial. As a parent you might know the most efficient way to build a tower or the quickest way to do a puzzle however letting your child take the lead, figure things out, fail and problem solve gives them the opportunity to develop these skills for themselves... with you there to help if things go wrong. / To be, enjoy and celebrate with /

02.01.2022 Let your face speak your heart Imagine if every time you walk in to a room your partners/friends/parents eyes light up, they smile and say Im so happy to see you. Imagine how special, connected and loved you would feel. Imagine the confidence and assuredness this would bring you. This is a wonderful gift we can give to our children. ... By physically delighting in their presence and displaying this with an exuberant exclamation we can convey all the love held within our hearts. Over time this way of connecting will set a standard for how they perceive themselves. So before focussing on the muddy shoes or the mismatching socks, before we comment on sleeping or rushing to start our day... if we first just stop and say your here and I love you who knows the good it will inspire. Let your face speak whats in your heart. When they walk in the room my face says Im glad to see them. Its as small as that. Vale Toni Morrison. Thank you for your heart and words

01.01.2022 Coal Coast Parents have you heard about @coalcoastbaby ? If you have a little one or are thinking about having a little one this gem holds everything you need to know about raising a bub on the Coal Coast. Lovingly put together by Briony the magazine tells you everything from conception planning to pre and postnatal yoga to parenting support, nutrition and wellness and beyond... and its free!! Swipe through for more info and pictures from the launch. Warning @theeventfolk grazing platter WILL make you hungry