Heal Yourself So That You Can Help Your
Child! Part I
Child! Part I
It is so inspiring when parents realize there is so much they can
do with their children at home to prepare them for achievement
in school. Once they receive the message or the call to
empowerment - they are hooked instantly. They marvel at the
creative ways in which they can guide their children to
excellence; and as a bonus achieve that intimate connection they
so desperately desire with their children.
But in the moment they return to their real life situations - it
becomes rather difficult to sustain the enthusiasm. Some parents
report the challenges of teaching from the recommended state of
elation because they are still suffering from the lingering effects
of tragic childhoods or dealing with mental or emotional scars
of bad situations that have befallen them as adults.
First let me say that they are certainly not alone, many parents -
myself included - have had to "clean out their closets" before
sitting down to teach and connect with our wonderful little
beings. Speaking from my own personal perspective, the day
that I became aware that I would remain the "after-school"
educator in my children's lives, I immediately reached for the
self-help books.
My childhood was as tragic, disruptive and dysfunctional as the
many folk who find themselves trapped in the pain of
yesteryears but there was something about wanting to protect
my children from those horrific events that transpired long
before they were even born. Neglecting any toxic after-effects
that may potentially get in the way of my children's overall
development wouldn't be fair to them and it would almost
certainly postpone my intention to improve my quality of life.
It doesn't really matter what has taken place when you were ten
years-old and helpless or how badly your parents neglected or
abused you. The fact remains that your healing must begin
somewhere. You have brought these little sensational wonders
into the world and they rely on you to give them the best
possible start.
The perspective of famous author Jack Canfield resonated with
me when he labeled these unfortunate events that took place in
our childhood as the "so-what" part of our lives. He too suffered
greatly as a child but now he sits as a happy, multi-millionaire
living the life many of us can only conjure in our wildest
dreams. So from the viewpoint of one with vast wealth and
harmony to a once dependent housewife who had been greatly
inspired to tap into something that has created powerful, blissful
students - you too can do this! If it has been achieved by another
human being - it is certainly within your realm of possibility.
After all, you too are human yes?
Here are some things that will be discussed in this article series:
In keeping the goal of the overall success of your children (as
well as your own) in front of you as the basis of your inspiration
follow along with the subsequent articles. There will be practical
ways that you can use to coax yourself into a state where you
can become effective as a parent, your child's after-school
educator and as a human being.
Click here to continue...
[Heal Yourself So That You Can Help Your Child Part II]
do with their children at home to prepare them for achievement
in school. Once they receive the message or the call to
empowerment - they are hooked instantly. They marvel at the
creative ways in which they can guide their children to
excellence; and as a bonus achieve that intimate connection they
so desperately desire with their children.
But in the moment they return to their real life situations - it
becomes rather difficult to sustain the enthusiasm. Some parents
report the challenges of teaching from the recommended state of
elation because they are still suffering from the lingering effects
of tragic childhoods or dealing with mental or emotional scars
of bad situations that have befallen them as adults.
First let me say that they are certainly not alone, many parents -
myself included - have had to "clean out their closets" before
sitting down to teach and connect with our wonderful little
beings. Speaking from my own personal perspective, the day
that I became aware that I would remain the "after-school"
educator in my children's lives, I immediately reached for the
self-help books.
My childhood was as tragic, disruptive and dysfunctional as the
many folk who find themselves trapped in the pain of
yesteryears but there was something about wanting to protect
my children from those horrific events that transpired long
before they were even born. Neglecting any toxic after-effects
that may potentially get in the way of my children's overall
development wouldn't be fair to them and it would almost
certainly postpone my intention to improve my quality of life.
It doesn't really matter what has taken place when you were ten
years-old and helpless or how badly your parents neglected or
abused you. The fact remains that your healing must begin
somewhere. You have brought these little sensational wonders
into the world and they rely on you to give them the best
possible start.
The perspective of famous author Jack Canfield resonated with
me when he labeled these unfortunate events that took place in
our childhood as the "so-what" part of our lives. He too suffered
greatly as a child but now he sits as a happy, multi-millionaire
living the life many of us can only conjure in our wildest
dreams. So from the viewpoint of one with vast wealth and
harmony to a once dependent housewife who had been greatly
inspired to tap into something that has created powerful, blissful
students - you too can do this! If it has been achieved by another
human being - it is certainly within your realm of possibility.
After all, you too are human yes?
Here are some things that will be discussed in this article series:
- How to not let past hurts get in the way of you
working/connecting with your child.
- How to compartmentalize present challenges.
- Putting the naysayers into perspective.
- Most effective ways to convey life lessons to your child.
In keeping the goal of the overall success of your children (as
well as your own) in front of you as the basis of your inspiration
follow along with the subsequent articles. There will be practical
ways that you can use to coax yourself into a state where you
can become effective as a parent, your child's after-school
educator and as a human being.
Click here to continue...
[Heal Yourself So That You Can Help Your Child Part II]
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