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The Pause Practice: A Superpower for Calmer Parenting

The Pause Practice: A Superpower for Calmer Parenting

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 Hey there, and welcome back. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here on this Saturday morning. Take a breath with me, would you? There's something about the weekend that can feel either like a gift or like standing in the middle of a toy explosion while someone's asking you what's for dinner. Maybe both.

Today, I'm guessing your kids are either already awake, about to wake up, or you're stealing these few quiet minutes before the day truly begins. So let's ground ourselves together, because the calmer you are, the calmer they'll be. It's like that old airplane oxygen mask thing, except with way less drama.

Find a comfortable seat wherever you are right now. Your shoulders can drop away from your ears. You're safe. Everything else can wait for the next five minutes. Let's start by just noticing your breath. Not changing it, not forcing it, just noticing it like you're watching clouds drift across a sky. Inhale through your nose, and as you exhale, feel your body settling into the chair, into this moment. Again. Slow breath in, letting the exhale be just a tiny bit longer than the inhale. This longer exhale? It actually calms your nervous system. Your body recognizes it as safety.

Now, here's the practice I want to share with you today. It's called the Pause Practice, and honestly, it's a game changer for parents. Throughout your day, you're going to pause three times. Just three. When your child is pushing a button, when you feel that frustration rising like heat in your chest, pause. Take one conscious breath. Feel your feet on the ground. Notice one thing you can see, one thing you can hear, one thing you can physically feel. That's it. This tiny reset prevents you from reacting on autopilot and actually lets you parent from the person you want to be.

Your kids don't need a perfect parent. They need a present one. They need to see you pause, breathe, and choose calm. That's the superpower you're modeling.

So today, set a little intention. Three pauses. Before breakfast, before bedtime, and somewhere in the messy middle. Each pause is a small gift you're giving your family and yourself.

Thank you so much for joining me on Mindful Parenting: Daily Tips for Raising Calm Kids. Please subscribe so you don't miss our next practice. You've got this.

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