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Parenting comes with many seasons, some more comfortable and enjoyable than others... so what do we do when we feel ourselves being stretched to our very limits? In today's episode Shelley chats to us candidly about navigating her family and burnout and ways that we can support ourselves to move through these hard phases in our parenting.
 
In this episode you'll learn about:
- the power of listening to your body and it's yes' and no's
- how you can reframe rest and connection as the most productive thing you can do
-  why the body remembers certain times of year and how to navigate that
- the healing phenomenon of laughter with friends
- what coming back to the basics can do for your health... and so much more!

If you want to shift back into energy and connection within your family, then this is the podcast episode for you!

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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

Re-establishing who one is outside the role of Mother is often layered with conflicting emotions, connecting to purpose and sinking into your why can help this identity shift. In this episode of the Mind, Body, Parenting podcast Shelley chats with Emily Bagaric about coming back to oneself for inspiration, joy and a more fulfilling life!

Emily  Bagaric is a former teacher, circle holder, parent coach and motherhood support practitioner, passionate about transforming the way that mothers meet themselves and therefore raise their children.

In this episode you'll learn about:
- the importance of having support structures in place
- why it is more than ok to show up imperfectly in all aspects of motherhood, life and business
-  what the practice of feeling into your body can do for you and your children
- the strength that comes from connecting back to your inner power in micro moments
- how to offer play and connection when kids behaviour is hard... and so much more!

If you want to feel more connected to purpose alongside your mothering journey then this is the podcast episode for you!

21 days of play course

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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

Welcome back to Boob to Food - The Podcast! Each week we will be bringing you practical wisdom, expert advice and inspiring stories from other families as they navigate the rollercoaster of parenting.

In this episode we are so thrilled to bring you the incredible wisdom from the beautiful  Lael Stone.

In this podcast we cover:

• What is Aware Parenting?
• Creating a safe space for your child's big feelings
• How to get our children to cooperate
• Do kids really save up their big feelings for us?
• How to practically help our child come back into balance
• What are ‘loving-limits’ 
• 'Mother-rage’ and how we can be the calm and connected parent we want to be

Lael Stone is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counsellor who has been working with families for over 20 years. Her work as a birth educator, post-natal trauma counselor, and parenting educator has seen her work with thousands of families consulting about newborns all the way to the teen years.

She is the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional well-being and connection. Lael is the co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast and a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; creating wellness in families through connection and communication.

Lael’s first book ‘Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children' has just been released, debuting on many best sellers list.

She is the mother of three big kids - who are teenagers and young adults and she is currently putting all her research into practice with them!

Some additional resources we mention or you might enjoy:

• Lael's incredible book Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children
• The Aware Parenting Podcast

You can connect with Lael on Instagram and Facebook (and we highly recommend you do!)

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In this episode Shelley chats with fellow Marion Method mentor Attalia Egerton.  Passionate about psycho-spiritual inquiry, re-parenting and re-culturing, Attalia is also a primary school teacher, kinesiologist, somatic meditation and embodiment facilitator and mother to two. Her vision is mentoring other parents and teachers in integrating this work into their lives and the education system at large.

In this episode you'll learn about:
- what bringing a psycho-spiritual lens to the classroom does for Attalia
- why all teachers can feel *less* exhausted when using the Marion Method in class
- the importance of speaking authentically to children and giving them a safe space to be themselves
- why understanding the 'love' and 'will' needs/hurts according to the Marion Method helps teachers in the classroom
- how competition is embedded into the school system and what it is doing to our children... and so much more!

 If you are believe it is the birthright of our children to feel safe and connected and to thrive in the classroom, then this is the podcast episode for you!

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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

Connection is enjoying, savoring, being grateful for being in your child’s presence.

It is being not just physically present, but emotionally present.

When you tune into your children, it gives them the message that they matter, that they are important, that they are loved, that they are worth your time.

In this episode, we will be discussing more about:

• Why Connecting with Your Child Matters
• Establishing Connections with Your Child
• Impacts of Building Good Connection

Got any questions? Get in touch and connect with Caroline Ellen:

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Podcast Produced by Livvi Music Media

Good interaction and communication between you and your child is important for developing a positive relationship and will make it easier for you to talk about difficult topics as they get older.

It’s a reality for many parents that we don’t always give our children full, undivided attention. Between cell phones, work, TV, and socialization, many parents struggle to be fully present with their kids. 

As parents, we should make sure that when we are having a conversation with our child, whether it’s simple or complex, we are really listening. Otherwise, they might feel like their information isn’t valued.

In this episode, we will be discussing:

• Importance of being a good listener
• Encouraging honest communication
• Asserting that you’re available any time your child wants to talk.
• Listening to what your child have to say with empathy and without judgment

Got any questions? Get in touch and connect with Caroline Ellen:

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and like you're constantly sacrificing your own needs and desires for your kids? 

It's a common struggle that many of us face, but it's important to remember that as parents, we need to prioritise our own well-being too. 

In this episode, we're talking about the belief that "A good parent always puts their children first," and how this belief can be harmful if we don't also make time for ourselves.

Here are the main points we'll cover:

• How this belief can shape our decisions, time management, and spending habits.
• The impact on our own well-being and feelings of guilt or shame when we prioritise ourselves.
• The importance of examining and potentially challenging these beliefs in order to create a more balanced and fulfilling life for ourselves and our families.

So grab a pen and paper, and let's dive in!

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Do you ever get stuck? Do you wind up walking around the house, silently (or not so silently) fuming, for the best part of a day? 

Do you find that your day gets sucked into some sort of parenting vortex, where the kids just keep fighting, and nobody’s having a good time? 

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. 

But as you likely already know, the getting stuck isn’t serving you, and it might just be the reason that vortex appears. 

In this episode, we’ll talk about how you can start to learn to Let It Go. 

What basic steps can you take to shift your energy and move on from the bad moments, so that everyone’s day gets better? 

Let’s talk about it. 

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Do you ever find yourself frustrated and flabbergasted at your child’s behaviour? Do you ever wonder why they are still doing what they’re doing, in spite of all the consequences? Are you simply sick and tired of repeating yourself?

If this is what you’re experiencing, this show is for you.

In this episode, we’ll explore where those behaviours are really coming from, and why you’re still seeing them over and over. We’ll talk about how behaviour really is just communication, and what this really means for us, our children, and our parenting. 

What shifts can you make that lead to actual, tangible change? How can you stop reacting, and start responding? And how can you do so in a way that improves your child’s emotional literacy and resilience?

Let’s dig in!

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In this episode Shelley chats with Founder of Peaceful Parenting, Nic Wilson. As an Aware Parenting and The Marion Method mentor, Nic shares her work through amazing and informative social media posts, paid programmes and One to One parenting support. Listen as she shares with us how to navigate co-parenting and separation using Aware Parenting. 

In this episode you'll learn about:
- how to let go of the grief and guilt after separating from your child's other parent
-  Nic’s journey with attachment play and how it was a total game-changer 
- why making friends with all feelings should be a prerequisite course for all new parents
- what catch up crying is and why it is important to hold your child through it
- why the key to peaceful parenting is actually creating spaciousness in yourself through self-care... and so much more!

 
If you are wanting to let go of the should's and supposed-to's and create a great co-parenting relationship after separation, then this is the podcast episode for you!

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Continue the conversation with Shelley here:
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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

In this episode Shelley chats with Aware Parenting instructor of 16 years, Joss Goulden. 
With a background in psychology and counselling, and a love of supporting families with aware parenting and natural learning, this Mother of two teenage children has a wealth of knowledge for the Aware Parenting community. If you've ever wondered what the experience of children and parents who have practiced the Aware Parenting paradigm through the seasons of time feels like, then listen as Joss shares that with us. 
 
In this episode you'll learn about:
- how refusing to do sleep training and control crying led Joss to find Aware Parenting
- the powerful ways to connect with your teenager without having to result to punishment and rewards
- the role privacy and autonomy plays for our teenagers and why it is so vital
- the importance of looking for the underlying needs when behaviour is challenging and meeting their needs in a way that allows respect for them, and feels good for all
- why a conflict free household is never the goal and how to handle conflict in a way that leaves everybody feeling loved
 
If you are wanting to cultivate an emotionally safe environment for your teenager to grow into an adult whilst staying connected to you,  then this is the podcast episode for you!

21 days of play course

Continue the conversation with Shelley here:
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Find Joss Goulden here:
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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

In this episode Shelley chats with certified Hand in Hand parenting instructor and Aware parenting instructor Helena Mooney. Helena is also a life coach and mother of two children,  with her wealth of knowledge and experience she loves supporting parents to have the best experience possible - when pregnant, giving birth and being a parent.

In this episode you'll learn about:
- the incredible, life-changing experience Helena had with her 3 week old baby that set the trajectory of her work now
-  how searching for someone who had similar parenting values led Helena to discovering Marion Rose
- why often as Mum's when we are at a loss we feed our babies into submission
 - how ignoring feelings during the day means they accumulate later in the day to create what is commonly known as 'witching hour'
- a helpful routine you can get into with your newborn to listen to feelings and have a much better nights sleep for all

If you are wanting to cultivate an emotionally safe environment for your newborn and reap the sleep benefits in the process,  then this is the podcast episode for you!

21 days of play course

Continue the conversation with Shelley here:
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Find Helena Mooney here:
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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Founder/Director of Spirited Hearts, Steph Fleeton. Steph is a Holistic Childhood Mentor, Certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Parenting Support Counsellor, Mama Circle Facilitator and Homeschooling parent who follows a natural learning approach. Listen as Steph takes us through her journey of majoring in psychology to building a haven for children to learn, grow and play whilst feeling fully supported, safe and protected.

In this episode you'll learn about:
- why Steph believes children need to be protected from labels instead of being boxed into categories
- how to tap into our bodies natural healing mechanisms to help us heal from stress and trauma
- why creating an environment for children to put their emotional needs first is vital
- what it looks like to support mlutliple children in their emotional understanding and processing
- why a child's early education or care away from the home can be an extension of their village

If you are looking for ways to bring Aware Parenting into the childcare setting or into the classroom then this is the podcast episode for you!

21 days of play course

Continue the conversation with Shelley here:
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Find Steph Fleeton here:
https://spiritedhearts.net/
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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

This week I chat to Shelley Clarke,  she has fast become one of my favourite people, as a CranioSacral Therapist, Parent Educator and Mentor, Shelley works with families to help parents foster deeper connections with their children. She believes magic happens when we listen deeply and attune playfully, her new podcast Mind Body Parenting is a goldmine of info and her way of educating as well as giving us permission and compassion whilst we learn and more importantly, unlearn this gig called parenting is awe inspiring!

In this episode you'll hear about:
- Shelley's personal story about what brought her to doing this work and how learning to parent this way has changed the connection and harmony in her household
- what CranioSacral Therapy  (CST) is and how this gentle therapy can be a game changer for you and your family
- what moving closer to your child and understanding what their behaviour actually means, looks like
- what the 3 needs are that every child has and how understanding these helps them feel connected to us
- how to safely be with our kids whilst they have big feelings and what that looks like amidst tantrums
- why play and laughter is so important for children to foster their growth and allow their unique expression

If you are wanting to parent in a new way and unlearn the conditioning you received through the way you were parented, then this podcast episode is for you!

Continue the conversation here:
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In this solo episode Shelley Clarke dives into the nine different styles of attachment play  within the Aware Parenting philosophy.  Shelley shares with us how she has used playful ways to connect with her own children and how you can get started using some of these games in your own home.

In this episode you'll learn about:
- the power of attachment play for helping with behavioural or transitional challenges
- why its important to understand as a parent that play is our children's first language
- what to do on the days you don't have the energy to play
- why it may be difficult to meet your child in play and how you can shift that
- how role reversing the power dynamic with you and your child is actually the key to connection

If you are wanting to understand the different ways you can bring play into your home and how you can start that today, then this is the podcast episode for you!

21 days of play course

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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

In this episode Shelley Clarke  chats with Megan Clinton whose life's work is transforming hurts and deepening the connection with ourselves, our partners and our children. As a Gestalt Psychotherapist, Aware Parenting Instructor and Emotional Freedom Therapist with an uncanny ability to be able to see what's going on with someone, Megan knows how to work with past traumas so we can move from survive to thrive. 

 
In this episode you'll learn about:
- why Megan's awareness of the lack of connection between people and the environment in her previous career brought her to do trauma work
- what trauma means and why the healing always happens in relation with another human being
- why transference can come up for clients and therapists when doing deep trauma work
- what needs to be present in order for trauma to be processed properly
- the role generational trauma and epigenetics plays in our lives
- what to do when you become aware you're being activated in a relationship

If you are wanting to gently tend to the wounded parts of yourself and find out how you can journey to more self-love, worthiness and deep care, then this is the podcast episode for you!

21 days of play course

Continue the conversation with Shelley here:
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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with mother of two, Aware Parenting Instructor, Early Childhood Educator, Primary School Teacher, and Sacred Circle Space Holder for Women and Mothers, Danni Willow.
Listen as together they unravel the taboo topic of grief and loss in the context of children, chatting about how to meet your child and honour their feelings when a death in the family occurs.

In this episode you'll learn about:
- the helpful analogy of the infinity symbol and how it relates to the feelings flowing between you and your child
- a powerful and easy activity to do at home with your children to help them understand their lineage  and relationship to ancestors
- how to answer the really valid questions that come up for children when death happens in the family
- possible rituals you can do to integrate seasons and the birth, death, re-birth cycle we experience
- how to decide whether or not your children are at a funeral
- the sometimes confusing and triggering reactions children can have to grief, loss and death that are completely normal

If you are wanting to have honest conversations and processes for your children to feel all emotions around loss, grief and death then this is the podcast episode for you.

21 days of play course

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https://www.thewayofthewoman.com.au/
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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

*Content heads up, this podcast episode talks about miscarriage*
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Gippsland-based Social Worker, Parent Educator, Women's Circle Facilitator, Postpartum Doula and Mother, Katie Parker. Katie is dedicated to educating parents during pregnancy about normal infant sleep and behaviour, and the changes they might expect in their relationship following birth, so they can enter parenthood with realistic expectations of their baby and themselves. 
 
In this episode you'll learn about:
- how the gaps in Katie's postpartum experience shaped her body of work
- why participating in an infant sleep study radically shifted Katie's mothering
- what you can do as a Mother when you are feeling guilt and regret
- how listening to tears with your baby can be a profound gateway to better sleep
- why overcoming the deep discomfort in listening to your baby cry is so important to your parenting journey
- why it is important to honour mother and baby in the event of a miscarriage

If you are wanting to give yourself permission to be the parent you dream of whilst allowing your children (and you) to feel and process all emotions, then this is the podcast episode for you!

21 days of play course

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NTM 281: Healing from miscarriage with Shelley Clarke & Katie Parker

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https://www.katieparker.com.au/
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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

In this solo episode Shelley Clarke dives into Aware Parenting, sharing with us the foundational philosophy and its origins. Shelley's talks about how it has shaped her own parenting and how you can get started using some of these philosophies and tools yourself at home.

In this episode you'll learn about:
- the power of attachment play for helping with behavioural challenges
- where attachment style parenting coincides with aware parenting
- the myths that may be holding you back from embracing this style of parenting
- what non punitive discipline is and how to use it
- what the three different needs are that every child has and how to meet those needs
- how to set loving limits and the role they play  to keep everyone safe
- why it is important to understand control patterns in our children

If you are wanting to understand the power of connection in parenting, what's driving our children's behaviour, and what they might be needing to create a more harmonious, loving relationship with them, then this is the podcast episode for you!

21 days of play course

Continue the conversation with Shelley here:
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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being

Todays podcast is my own internal musings on a huge question I have been pondering since Hugo was born... Where is the village? 

- What is the village? What did it look like? 

- Where has the village gone? Is it missing or have we outsourced it to companies? 

- What happens to us as women when we have no support. 

- How can we reclaim a village in our communities for ourselves and our children. 

Please enjoy the annoying bumps of the microphone on my mala beads as we go! haha! No but seriously, I would never be able to recreate what I just said and it was gold! SO im running with the bumps and I hope its not too distracting! 

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Big love, Charmaine xxx