9 Tips for Conscious Parenting from the Inside Out
Episode Overview
Understand the 'inside-out' versus 'outside-in' game to manage reactions. Take 100% responsibility for your actions and responses. Build stronger connections with your children through self-awareness. Learn to stay calm during conflicts to provide a safe environment. Use internal family systems to improve your parenting approach.
If you're fighting with your kid all the time, like I was, and you find yourself blaming your child for these issues, there's some work to do.
Ever wondered how to connect more deeply with your kids while living an alcohol-free life? In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, host Lee Davy shares nine transformative tips for conscious parenting. Drawing from his own experiences with his daughter, Zia, Lee explores the 'inside-out' versus 'outside-in' game, a concept introduced by Dr. Michael Beckwith. This theory helps parents understand their internal reactions and take responsibility for their responses, rather than blaming their children for conflicts.
Lee candidly discusses his journey from being triggered by his daughter's bedtime tantrums to learning how to stay calm and supportive. He emphasises the importance of self-awareness, internal family systems, and the power of taking 100% responsibility for one's actions. Lee's reflections are both relatable and inspiring, making this episode a must-listen for anyone striving to improve their parenting skills while maintaining sobriety.
Whether you're dealing with bedtime battles or just looking to be a more conscious parent, you'll find valuable insights and practical advice here. Tune in to learn how you can create a more harmonious and connected family life.