Aware Parenting

Parenting with connection, love & awareness

  • 3 Aspects of Aware Parenting

  • 1. Attachment-style parenting

    Also called “natural parenting” or “instinctive parenting” is based on the principle of understanding a child’s emotional and physical needs and responding sensitively to these needs.

    The focus of attachment parenting is on building a strong relationship between parents and child.

  • 2. Non-punitive discipline

    Searching for underlying needs and feelings rather than using punishments or creating artificial consequences.

    Not using rewards or bribes.

    Peaceful conflict-resolution (family meetings, mediation)

    Anger management for parents.

  • 3. Healing from stress and trauma

    Recognition of stress and trauma (including unmet needs) as primary causes of behavioral and emotional problems

    Emphasis on prevention of stress and trauma

    Recognition of the healing effects of play, laughter, and crying in the context of a loving parent/child relationship

    Respectful, empathic listening and acceptance of children's emotions

Aware Parenting (AwP) came to me at a time I was desperate for help. I was pregnant with my 3rd child and tired! Sleep wasn’t flowing at our house and something needed to change!

I control cried (sleep trained) my first son, continuum concept/attachment parented my 2nd and after those 2 extremely different parenting styles came across Aware Parenting and haven’t looked back since. It opened me to another level of connection I’m so grateful for.

I’m well aware how confusing and overwhelming it can be deciding how to ‘correctly’ raise your child. I can confidently assure you that connection can be created at any point in your child’s life no matter what has happened. It’s not always easy and I’m certainly not perfect.

I have had issues with aggression, “lost it” in front of my kids and lost many moments disconnecting into the land of social media… I have had success using tools and strategies that help those moments become less and helped connection flow with my family. 

It’s an ongoing progress and I feel so privileged to be learning with my children.

Your Baby is here…

With so much focus on the birth of your baby, its very common that new parents feel extemly overwhelmed with all that comes with a new baby. Advice can be conflicting and confusing. How do you want to raise your child? What values are important for you?

Angelas AwP workshops and 1 on 1 consultations can help you unpack and gain confidence with your parenting journey. MORE to come soon.

Aware parenting was founded by Dr Aletha Solter, a Swiss-American development psychologist who is known internationally for her work in attachment, trauma and non-punitive discipline. You can find her work at www.awareparenting.com