Author Archives: Amy
About The Author: Amy
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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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
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Do We Really Want to Control Our Children?
Amy explores the tendency to control children through looking at the definition of authority while offering simple examples of how to address behavior without shame. MORE
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Resources to Reduce Birth Fear
Amy shares several resources as well as an approach to self-care to help women work with fear surrounding birth. MORE