My Spiral, My Journey

Last spring, I had the honor of being part of a one day retreat for women. We talked about what we wanted to change in our lives, we named the things we wanted more of, and we mapped out the baby steps that would gradually get us to our goals.

In those days, I spent a lot of time feeling frustrated. My toddler was “melting down” each and every day, I was often out of patience, and we were both overwhelmed. In my heart, I knew that our struggles were telling me that something was wrong. I knew the path we were on wasn’t leading toward my tender vision of childhood and parenthood, and I knew there was a better way.

At the retreat, I drew a map of my way out of that frustrated place. I drew a spiraling path, full of things that would help me connect to my daughter. I drew a path toward peace.

Now my spiral hangs on the fridge to remind me of what's important.

I finally read Simplicity Parenting from cover to cover, and was touched and humbled and inspired by the words written on page after page. I put more and more of Kim Payne’s recommendations into practice and saw immediate results. A slow, predictable rhythm, fewer choices, and fewer distractions really helped bring peace and calm to our days. As I began to release tension, I could clearly see my daughter as the young child that she was, and I could more easily be a consistent source of comfort and strength in her times of need.

Now, I am a Simplicity Parenting© Group Leader, sharing these techniques with other families. I want to help families slow down, and make space for the simple joys of childhood. My workshops give parents the tools they need to make small, do-able changes at home that will deepen family connections and create more time for fun.

I will be offering - A Simple Holiday- a free talk for parents who want more meaning, more magic and more connection this holiday season. Learn how the extraordinary “Power of Less” can help your family find peace this holiday… and all year long!
Details about A Simple Holiday and other workshops will be posted here and on my Facebook page very soon!