Innsaei

15/05/2025

💞 Bonding & Attachment is where it all begins.

Connection doesn't require perfection — it just needs presence. This week, we're diving into how simple moments of attention and warmth can shape lifelong emotional security.

Try this today: Sit beside your child and just be — no agenda, no distractions. That's where the magic starts. ✨

🎉 Want to go deeper? Join Playful Connections — our parenting workshop packed with creative tools to reduce power struggles, boost cooperation, and bring the joy (and laughter) back to your family.

👇 Comment "Bonding" to learn more + get access to our weekly email series with practical tips and playful reminders that parenting doesn't have to feel so hard.

💗 Which slide hit home for you? Drop a heart or share your favorite bonding moment in the comments!

13/05/2025

🌟Before kids (and adults) feel safe enough to open up… they need to feel safe just being with us.

This week, we're kicking off our 3-part Power of Play series with a focus on bonding & attachment — because connection doesn't start with deep talks… it often starts with a hand puppet. 🧤🃏

You know the moment — someone's zoned out, scrolling, shut down…

Then someone else leans in and says (with a goofy puppet voice):
"Hey… wanna play cards?"

💛 That's how it begins.
Not with pressure.
Not with perfection.
But with presence.

Because play says: "You're safe. You matter. I'm with you."

👇 Want to bring more of that kind of connection into your life?
🎟️ Join us for the Playful Connections Workshop on May 31st. 10am to 12pm — a hands-on, therapist-led event in Orem to help you reconnect through joy, presence, and play.

🔗 Register here: https://www.liveinnsaei.com/event-details/playful-connections-12

01/05/2025

🌟 Pillar 5: Trust in Your Child's Inner Wisdom 🌟

The final pillar in our Conscious Parenting series is one of the most powerful—and one of the hardest.

Instead of solving, directing, or controlling…
We pause.
We witness.
We trust that our child already holds their own answers. 🌀

✨ This post invites you to:
🧠 Resist the urge to fix
🗣️ Empower their voice
💪 Recognize resilience
💬 And try simple, powerful parent practices like:
— A trust-building affirmation
— A "Letting Go" ritual
— A self-inquiry question that shifts perspective

💡 What if our job isn't to shape the path—but to honor the one they're already walking?
This is the heart of sacred parenting. 💖

👇 Drop a 💬 if this series helped you reframe your parenting approach.
📌 Save for your next "I want to jump in and fix it" moment.
🔄 Share with another conscious parent in your life!

28/04/2025

When our child struggles, it's so tempting to jump in and fix it — to smooth the way, solve the problem, ease their frustration.

But sometimes the most loving thing we can do is simply stay beside them. 🌿

Not rushing.
Not rescuing.
Just being steady, patient, and believing they'll find their own way.

🧱 This is Pillar 5: Trust in Your Child's Inner Wisdom.
It's not about stepping back and abandoning them.
It's about holding the space, gently and bravely, while they grow their own strength.

You don't have to carry them.
You don't have to fix it.
You just have to stay. 💛

🎥 Watch the reel above — and if this spoke to you today, let us know in the comments.

24/04/2025

✨ You don't need all the answers.

You just need to believe your child already holds theirs. 🌱
This week, try pausing before offering advice.

Instead of: "Let me tell you what to do…"

Try:
💬 "What do you feel would help right now?"
These small moments build big trust—
🧠 Trust in you.
💛 Trust in themselves.
💌 Want more conscious parenting tools like this?

Join our free 5-week email series!
➡️(Link in the bio)

22/04/2025

Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can offer our children… is our presence. 💛

Not advice. Not correction.

Just deep, attuned listening — the kind that helps them feel truly safe and seen.

In our latest reel, we explore a simple practice: 3 minutes of reflective listening — a tool that can shift connection in powerful ways.

🎉 Want to deepen your parenting with more tools like this?

👉 Join us for Playful Connections – a class designed just for parents!
📅 Friday, April 26th
🕤 9:30–11:30 AM
📍 Innsaei Child & Family Therapy – Orem, UT

Together, we'll explore mindful ways to build stronger bonds with our children through presence, play-based techniques, and compassionate communication.

🔗 Register here: https://www.liveinnsaei.com/programs

18/04/2025

Pillar 3: Non-Judgment & Open Reflection 💬✨

When our kids open up, they're not always asking for a fix — sometimes they just need us to stay, listen, and hold space. 🫶

But let's be honest — staying curious instead of correcting takes practice. That's why this week's tools are all about creating emotional room for your child to feel without fear of judgment.

🛠️ Try these parent-friendly tools:
🔄 Reframe judgment → "What might be underneath this behavior?"
🎭 Role-play tough convos before they happen
❓ Practice open-ended questions like,
👉 "What is this feeling telling you?"
💛 When kids feel safe being fully seen, they stop hiding parts of themselves.

🗣️ Which one will you try first this week?

14/04/2025

10/04/2025

✨ Emotional Boundaries & Self-Awareness ✨

Before we can truly show up for others, we must first check in with ourselves. This series invites you to pause, reflect, and build the tools to honor your own capacity—so that support flows from a place of presence, not pressure.

👣 Learn how to recognize your limits
🧭 Practice tuning into your inner signals
🛑 Say a clear yes—or a guilt-free no
📝 Explore simple exercises to build emotional clarity

These are skills we can all grow into—especially as parents, caregivers, and compassionate humans. 💙

💬 What's one way you check in with yourself before supporting someone else?
Share in the comments—we'd love to hear your insights! 💭

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07/04/2025

You are not a bad parent for needing rest.💕

You're not broken because you have a breaking point.

You are a person first — and your needs matter too. 🧠

Comment below if this hit home for you.

03/04/2025

🌱 1st Pillar of Conscious Parenting: Safety & Unconditional Presence 💙
To raise emotionally resilient children, we must first create a space where they feel truly safe—physically, emotionally, and mentally.

✨ This week's pillar is all about: 🔹 Emotional safety
🔹 Non-reactive presence
🔹 Affectionate witnessing
🔹 Simple, grounding tools for parents

💡 Remember: Your child's nervous system mirrors yours. Safety starts with you. Fill your own cup so you can pour into theirs. 🫶

🧘‍♀️ Try the quick meditation, the mantra, or the self-check question in those tough moments. Every step counts.

📬 Want more tools? Join our email community to get the full 5 Pillars of Conscious Parenting series—free and full of heart. Link in bio. 💌

👀 Coming next week: Emotional Boundaries & Self-Awareness
Don't miss it!

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31/03/2025

Your child's sense of safety doesn't come from perfect routines or flawless parenting—it comes from you. 💛

But the truth is, you can't offer safety if you don't feel it yourself.

Take 30 seconds to try this grounding practice:
🦶 Plant your feet on the ground.
🤲 Place a hand on your heart.
🌬 Breathe in for 4, out for 6.
💬 Whisper: "I am safe right now."

Your calm is the foundation of their safety. Let's start there. 💛