Cathy and Todd discuss why children like to have something of their own to feel “special”, and why it helps to normalize these feelings rather than shame them into thinking differently. They also discuss why normalizing feelings is reliant on the parent’s self understanding, and why it’s important to frame the world, experiences, and opportunities as abundant rather than limited.

“Let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other’s cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music. Give your hearts, but not into each other’s keeping. For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together, yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow.”

Kahlil Gibran- The Prophet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6kLbDHu0yc

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Zen Gets Real 2016 Conference tickets are now on sale.

Zen Gets Real Attendee And Sponsorship Information

What is the Let’s Get Real Monthly Series?

An opportunity to listen and ask questions about the things that really matter in a safe and enjoyable environment. Make it a date night with your spouse or your friends and go home feeling inspired.

$20 per person. If you come as a couple, use coupon code lgrcouple for a 10% discount.

The Let’s Get Real Series will be every month until the Zen Parenting “Let’s Get Real” Conference March, 2016.

Click here to get your tickets for Tues, November 10th – Talking To Your Kids About Sex 

Fitz’s Spare Keys, 7-8:30pm – Facilitated by Cathy Cassani Adams & Todd Adams