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Parenting Paused

Jan 29, 2024

Are you feeling discomfort in your parenting journey?

It's natural to want things to go well and to feel comfortable, but I found avoiding discomfort as a method for parenting led to a disconnect between my aspirations as a mom and my actual methods.

Parenting involves both challenge and support, and it's important to...


Jan 22, 2024

This week, I dive into a topic that you might relate to: NEEDINESS!

I share my personal experience and insights on how to navigate this rather challenging aspect of parenting. My emphasis is on understanding and honoring your needs and how they are perceived by your child.

Tune in to discover my unique approach and...


Jan 14, 2024

Are you struggling with limiting your children's computer use? Here's a Purejoy take on the matter. Rather than being the enforcer of limits, how about empowering your child to discover their own boundaries?

As a parent, I realized that my own experience of being constantly limited as a child led to resistance and a...


Jan 7, 2024

Happy New Year, lovies! Does the New Year prompt personal reflections and inquiry?

Today, put aside your resolutions and look to what is true now. Pause with me to wonder: Who are you in this beautiful moment? What magic is unfolding in your child's journey? What changes have you noticed in your parenting journey? How...


Jan 2, 2024

I found in my parenting journey that there's a delicate balance between caring for our children and unintentionally taking over. What might this balance look like?

As a mama, I find my love knows no bounds. Even though, when my daughter was young, I wanted to shield her from pain, guide her through challenges, and see...