ActiveKare

13/06/2025

03/06/2025

Respond instead of react. Know the difference💡

I used to think parenting was about having the right strategies - the perfect games to play, the ideal bedtime routine, the best communication techniques.
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But I've learned that all the tools in the world don't matter if I'm emotionally hijacked in the moment. When my child pushes back or acts in a certain way, my own childhood experiences of being criticised or feeling overwhelmed can flood back instantly. Suddenly I'm not a calm adult with parenting knowledge - I'm a triggered version of myself, reacting from old wounds rather than responding to what's actually happening right now.
I think we all know this. It's those moments when we loose our centre.
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The real work happens in those split seconds when we feel our emotions rising. Can I pause and notice what's happening in my body?
Can I recognise when my inner child feels criticised or when I'm about to repeat patterns from my own upbringing?
The first step is in acknowledging and tracking our reactions.

Our children don't actually need perfect parents; they need parents who are committed to growing alongside them.
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If you want support with this, come and join me on my 8 week Parenting Immersion where we explore your stories and beliefs and how we can transform what no longer serves us.
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02/06/2025

Meta- Review showing how 20 minutes of exercise affect the cognitive function in healthy, mixed and clinical patients.

Movement is medicine💪