How to Have More Fun with your Child

August 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I’m going to the gym this morning with my wonderful son Orion where we regularly attend one of our favorite gym classes together. We both look forward to our Friday morning gym date and all the “it hurts so good pain” and the great conversation we share.

REMINDER: JOYOUS CHILD JOYOUS PARENT BOOK GIVEAWAY!!

From Monday, August 13 until midnight, Friday, August 24, I am giving all of my printed books away for FREE. And you are welcome to get additional copies for your family and friends! All I ask is that you cover the low investment of handling and shipping.

Quantities are limited so don’t wait until the last day to get yours! When they are gone, they are gone, even if it is before Friday, August 24.

Plus I’m including an additional value-packed gift for those who take advantage of my book giveaway.

Watch for my announcement this coming Monday when I’ll tell you how to get your FREE copy of my book and the added gift. I am so excited to be sharing this with you!

TOP TEN TIPS VIDEO SERIES

In case you haven’t been able to watch my recent videos, I’m doing videos on each of my Top Ten Parenting Tips, which are included in my book. Today’s video is Tip #4.

A word of warning: My Top Ten Tips can be deceptively simple Most parents believe they know this, yet most people do not actually implement these important basic ideas in their life.

Knowing something intellectually is very different than living it day-to-day. For example, when was the last time you tried to eat more healthy foods or to work out more at the gym?

When you watch the videos, you have an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the idea and how to make it a part of your daily life. When you live these truths, you more profoundly bring out the best in your child and deepen your emotional connection with her.

Here are links to all 4 tips I’ve done so far:

#1 – The Most Important Parenting Question

#2 – Your Child Needs Structure

#3 – Nurture your Emotional Connection with your Child

#4 – Play with your Child – below

All of these videos are short – 4 to 5 minutes in length and will deepen your ability to be the parent your child wants and needs you to be.

Happy trails!

To your Joyous Family!

Connie

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Are You and Your Child Loving Your Emotional Connection?

August 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Last week I promised I have a gift for you. Here it is!!

Beginning next Monday, August 13 until Friday, August 24, you can get a copy of my book “Joyous Child Joyous Parent” for FREE. Plus you can get copies for your family and friends! All I ask is that you cover the low investment of handling and shipping.

Why am I doing this?

The quality of the paper used in the cover is not up to my standards, and I want everything I do to represent the quality of the information I share and how I want to express myself in the world. Everything else, except the cover paper, is great about my book.

I thought, “What a fantastic opportunity to gift my book to you, my followers who are passionate about bringing out the best in your child!” Therefore, I am sharing my inspiring, practical book with you to assist you in creating the Joyous Family you most desire.

Please note: I have a limited number of books. When the books are gone, there will be no more for FREE.

My book will still be available in the future in a printed version with a quality cover I love, and I am in the process of creating e-versions of my book.

Remember, my book giveaway begins one week from today. I will send out an email to remind you. Plus in the coming weeks, I am doing a special video series of my Top 10 Tips, which are included in my book.

I’m so excited to be sharing this with you!

Today’s video is Top Ten Tip #3 from my book. Enjoy!

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Risk of Raising a ‘Good’ Child

July 30, 2012 By 2 Comments

My husband Doug and I just returned from taking our almost 5-year-old grandson Sebastian camping in the Sierras for 6 days. What a glorious time we had!! He was happy and exploring at least 99.9% of the time. We visited Yosemite and hiked almost to the top of Vernal Falls. He was the youngest one up so high.

A major highlight for Sebastian was visiting a ghost town – Bodie – east of the Sierra Mountains. I loved seeing him confidently, eagerly running around to a large piece of old mining equipment and then to an old building that caught his eye, and then o to the next thing.

Then camping by a lovely mountain stream where he and Doug were wading and adventuring for most of the morning. We have so many wonderful memories.

Watch for This!

I have a special treat planned for you in two weeks. I’ll let you know more about it next Monday so watch for my announcement!

Today’s video – “The Risk of Raising a ‘Good Child’

Does raising a ‘good’ child make you feel more comfortable and that you are doing a good job as a parent?

Does it feel less risky?

This is the way many parents feel. If this is you, I recommend you take a closer look. Trying to raise a well-behaved child is fraught with often unrecognized risks that limit your child’s self-confidence and emotional well-being.

Today’s video tells you the most significant risks to your child both now and in the future.

Again, be sure to watch for my announcement next week so you can learn about my surprise for you! If you haven’t signed up to receive all updates to my blog, you can sign up now in the top left corner “Subscribe”.

In the meantime, here’s wishing you a joyous week with your child!

Happy Trails!

To your Joyous Family!
Connie

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Your Child Needs Structure!

July 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Do you have repetitive struggles with your child, in which one or both of you get upset?

This frequently happens when parents are unclear how to set limits in a way that empowers their child and brings out his best.

Last week I shared a powerful question with you that will assist you in reducing the number of conflicts you have with your child. If you haven’t already watched this short video (3.5 minutes), I urge you to do so and be sure to read the comments below as they provide valuable insights from parents just like you.

Click here to watch “The Most Important Parenting Question”


My new video below “Your Child Needs Structure!” builds on the information from the week before, helping you understand why your child needs limits and what limits are worth setting.

I cannot emphasize too strongly how essential and empowering this information is. By taking just a few minutes now, you can get a timely reminder or even a brand new idea to explore and implement. Take time now to watch them both!

Hope you’re making precious time to enjoy nature with your child this summer. Doug and I are heading out early today with 5-year-old grandson Sebastian for a 6-day camping adventure in the Sierras. So looking forward to sharing some cool stuff with him!

Happy trails!

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The Most Important Parenting Question

July 11, 2012 By 5 Comments

I have a new video for you today that has the power to “rock your world” as my friend Isabel likes to say and in a profoundly positive way.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all the things you need to pay attention to as a parent?

Do you ever wonder if you are on the right track as a parent or if there is something more your child needs and wants to develop fully, to be happy, self-confident and self-reliant?

Today’s video will help you cut through all the chatter and conflicting parenting ideas out there. This is the parenting question that is intrinsic to all other parenting questions. It underlies all parenting decisions you make.

Enjoy!

Let me know what you think, and if you like this video, please tell others!

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