support one another

I was scared, initially, to share this with all of you today, because what I'm going to talk about can be difficult for some people to reconcile or understand.

Ultimately, I made the right decision, both in the past to share this same information with family, friends, and even our child's school, and now, when I'm sharing it with you.

I'm glad I was strong enough then and now to be able to do that. Self-love and self-care aren't selfish - taking care of yourself means you are better equipped to take care of those around you and be resilient (not resistant) in the face of change.

Happy Valentine's day, or as we say, Happy Heart Day!

In today's episode, we will discuss 14 ways we can express love in our family!

Have you heard about the different love languages?
#1: Words of affirmation
#2: Acts of service
#3: Gifts
#4: Quality time 
#5: Physical touch

The ways you express your love may be an indication of the love language you like to receive. 
We should also try to learn and understand the love languages of our partners and our children to be sure to fill their love buckets!

TUNE INTO TODAY'S EPISODE TO HEAR SOME FUN AND IMPORTANT WAYS WE CAN CONNECT AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER!

1.Spend time together having fun!

2.Eat meals together.

3.Smile and say it’s good to see you upon your return or theirs!

4.Say I love you. Often.

5.Leave little love notes.

6.Be generous with your hugs and gentle touch.

7.Listen attentively, practice being curious and interested

8.Have special day dates (episode number five “Funday dates“)

9.Surprise your loved ones with small gifts or cards – just because!

10.Limit your use of phones or devices. Practice being fully present.

11.Play board games together – once a week family nights!

12.Being an authoritative, nurturing, parent means having clarity of expectations and consistency, which allows family members to feel safe and love. In a an environment of that is safe and secure. Love is possible because love requires vulnerability. And vulnerability requires feeling safe.

13.Pitch in! Share household and family tasks together.

14.Create and practice, family traditions, something you can rely on, and enjoy every year, or every month, or every week even. They can be cultural, religious, or spiritual, or heritage-based traditions, or family traditions, that you create (like your family games night, for example)

Please share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!

Instagram: The Nurturing Parent

Facebook Page: The Nurturing Parent

Email Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.com


Original music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Galatians 6:1-5

Have you ever heard of the saying “When it rains it pours”? Well, Kayne has been in a monsoon because the waters are coming every which way. Talented but controversial, Ye has been in the spotlight for a lot of good, but also a lot of bad. It seems lately, now more than ever, he’s been on a downward spiral to rock bottom. 

In a matter of hours & days, Kanye went from being valued at over a Billion $’s to losing much of it when he went on a public rant on how he could say anything he wanted and there would be no consequences for it. Well, the Antisemitic comments were truly the straw that broke the camel’s back and the flood gates opened. 

Dropped left & right, by some of the biggest brands in the world, Ye is now on the outside looking in. We’re gonna get into some of the things he’s been doing, why he’s been doing them, and what we think would be an effective solution for him moving forward.

Midterms are coming up! 

• Where do you vote: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/
• Support Black owned Business and have your house smelling ✨: https://laurenpaigecollection.com/
• Show your Pup some love 🐩: https://www.thirstypaws.com/

Welcome to our Season Four Finale of Authentic Filters! Thank you for all the support and love! If you enjoyed what you listened to and want to keep the conversation going, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your family and friends on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen! We want to thank you for taking the journey with us thus far and we wish you all HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  Let's Get Into It