Author Archives: Amy
About The Author: Amy
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Amy Phoenix is a gentle yet direct mom of five, facilitator of Presence Parenting, a space to address the presence we bring to parenting, especially when feeling frustration, anger or rage and the author of Force Free Parenting, a book exploring the nature of force in adult-child relationships while providing viable alternatives.
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Grounding for Babies
Grounding meditation is one way we can help ourselves become calm so we can learn how to positively influence our babies with the calm we create. Whether they’re crying or simply seem agitated, meditation changes the energy we feel. Through taking a few moments to center and ground ourselves while we hold our babies, we can transform stress, allow feelings to release and provide support through the ups and downs of everyday life. MORE
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Grounding into the Earth for Relaxation and Renewal
Grounding into the earth (even indoors) can make a huge difference in how you feel without trying to fade or fix your feelings away. MORE
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20 Ways to Turn Off Electronics and Tune In to Your Family
Amy shares some simple ways to balance distraction and connection with (and without) electronics. MORE
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At-Home Exercise: Using My Stairs for Strength
Amy of Presence Parenting shares a few ways she is using a simple structure in her home for greater health. MORE
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Baked Oatmeal with Fruit – Egg, Wheat, Dairy Free
Amy of Presence Parenting shares a simple recipe for baked oatmeal that can also turn into a take along snack. MORE
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When Things Go Wrong #2 – Identifying Triggers
Amy explores three ways to identify triggers so you can transform how you respond in certain situations. MORE
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Oatmeal Pancake Recipe – Egg, Wheat, Dairy Free
Amy of Presence Parenting shares a simple recipe for gluten free oat based pancakes. MORE
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An Open Letter to Grandparents: 6 Ways to Help Your Kids Be The Best Parents They Can Be
Amy of Presence Parenting shares an open letter to grandparents with perspectives that can bring everyone together so grandparent-parent-child relationships can be as beneficial as possible. MORE
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How to Deal With Feeling Touched Out
The experience of feeling touched out can be a common experience among parents of babies and young children. Amy shares tips on how to process that feeling. MORE
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10 Principles of Unconditional Parenting
Amy provides a summary of insights received from watching Alfie Kohn’s Unconditional Parenting DVD. MORE