Parenting with Purpose: Nina Cruz on Conscious Parenting
Episode Overview
Conscious parenting flips the mainstream hierarchical model, focusing on bringing awareness to every parenting moment and the parent's own self Healing childhood wounds and exploring ancestral legacies are integral to conscious parenting, guiding parents to navigate their own inner work and unlayering processes Empowering children through conscious parenting involves allowing their innate wisdom and natural unfoldment, not meeting one's needs through their children, and viewing children as awakeners The impact of trauma and the importance of being present in a child's life are significant aspects of conscious parenting Nina Cruz offers practical advice and resources through her website and social media channels for those interested in exploring conscious parenting and evolving as parents
Well, consciousness is awareness. So it's bringing awareness to your parenting journey and conscious parenting is flipping the mainstream model, which is hierarchical. You're bringing awareness to every parenting moment, but you're bringing the awareness to yourself. You're not focusing on the child per se.
Ever wondered how to truly connect with your children and raise them to be resilient and empowered? In this episode of 'Kaleidoscope of Possibilities', Dr. Adriana Popescu chats with Nina Cruz, a certified conscious parent coach and social worker, about the art and science of conscious parenting. Nina shares her journey and passion for helping parents build healthy, meaningful connections with their kids by healing their own childhood wounds.
She believes that by turning the mirror back on ourselves, we can support our children's natural wisdom and growth. Topics like epigenetics, toxic generational patterns, and the importance of presence in parenting are explored. Nina also offers practical advice on how to avoid common pitfalls like helicopter parenting and meeting one's needs through their children. With a focus on inner guidance and honoring body wisdom, this conversation is packed with insights that can transform your approach to parenting.
Whether you're a new parent or have been on this journey for years, you'll find valuable takeaways to help you evolve as a conscious parent.