"You will never look back on life and think,

I spent too much time with my kids."

~Kimberely McLeod"

In our busy and hyperconnected world, feeling disconnected has become easy. Why is that? Ironically, with all the amazing methods we have to be more connected, our society has increased anxiety and profound loneliness. 

The constant barrage of texts, emails, social media, and the internet can distance us from those we crave connections, causing more stress in our everyday lives.  Just because we have more ways to connect does not mean we are connecting.

So, how do we fix or heal this enormous disconnect? 

I have seen many families begin to accomplish this by initiating deep connections at home through Spiritual Parenting. The results have been truly transformative, offering hope and optimism for the future of family relationships.

What is Spiritual Parenting?

"If we observe ourselves truthfully and non-judgmentally,

seeing the mechanisms of our personality in action,

we can wake up, and our lives can be 

a miraculous unfolding of beauty and joy."

― Don Richard Riso, The Wisdom of the Enneagram

As a Counselor, I work with many types of families. It is lovely to help family members understand their unique and energetic role within their, as determined by the Enneagram 9 type system. 

You can find your type by taking an online test, such as the one at https://cloverleaf.me/assessments/enneagram/. Before starting your journey, take the test a few times to ensure you agree with the results, and have each family take it. 

After they clarify their number, it helps to explain their family members' energies, too. It's fun to share our numbers and can be an "a-ha" moment for everyone!

An old saying is, "You can pick your friends and intimate partners, but you can't pick your family."  Your family is who they are. So, if a family member's energy challenges you or you are just interested in knowing more about them, the Enneagram can help.

"The Enneagram is a tool that

Awakens our compassion for people

Just as they are,

Not the people we wish they would become

So our lives could become easier."

~ Ian Cron

Do you wish there was a tool to help you understand your relationships quickly and easily—especially with your children? Parenting can be challenging, but the Enneagram is not just a beacon of hope; it's a powerful catalyst for growth and improvement in all of your relationships, offering a path to a more harmonious family life.

What Enneagram Type Am I?

The Enneagram system categorizes personalities into nine unique types. You can find your type by taking an online test, such as the one at https://cloverleaf.me/assessments/enneagram/. Take the test a few times to ensure you agree with the result before starting your unique journey.

What Enneagram Type Is My Child?

“There is no such thing as a perfect parent.

So just be a real one!”

~ Sue Atkins

Balancing work and home life can be challenging.  How does ANY parent get through the day?  To be a successful parent, checking in with yourself throughout the day is essential.  I teach my clients a four-step process using the acronym HALT, which I learned many years ago. This word is a great way to remember to stop, feel, and listen to where you are BEFORE things get out of balance.

HALT=

H: Hungry

A: Agitated

L: Lonely (and Lost)

T: Tired

Hungry? Do I need to eat? Am I reaching for unhealthy foods? 

When I find myself reaching for another cup of coffee or something with sugar in it, I know that my tank is empty. I am ignoring my feelings or just simply not wanting to look at what I need to do for myself first. Remember that your nutritional needs are as important as your child’s—your diet is very important. Keep a food journal for those stressful times. Remember that you have choices!