We help you tune into yourself and your child so you can simply make the most of the parent-child relationship, now.
Parenting is meant to be harmonious! The only thing standing in the way of parents and children living in harmonious cooperation are some long held beliefs, thoughts, and often misunderstood emotions. We help you sift through them so you can parent with love and effectiveness, now.
Parenting does not have to involve frustration, force or low expectations. It can and is meant to include acceptance, integrity, love, joy, and fun! All you need is a willingness to discover the ability within to tune into yourself, your child, and bring your parenting into the present.
Allow parenting to be an invitation…
Christine and I (Amy) have spent our formative parenting years in deep research, discussion and trial of the many ways of parenting available. Our goal was and is to parent in a manner that serves both ourselves and our children, helping us all to be the best we can be.
In combination with wanting to give the “best” of ourselves and the world to our children and working with other parents to do the same, we have found that the ability to actually be completely present with our children is the absolute best present anyone can ever give their loved ones.
Not only is being present the perfect moment-by-moment tribute to our children, the peace it brings applies and adds to each and every moment of life.
How does being present bring peace and harmony to parenting? And life?
While the possibilities are unlimited, when the focus of parenting is with being present, there are many benefits. Parenting with presence allows us and our children to…
- Provide space to explore, grow, and learn
- Be open for inspired ideas to come through
- Be fully who we are in all facets of our being
- Enjoy the relationship and family we have created
- Encourage everyone to be the very best they can be
- Recognize and use the power of the mind, body, and spirit as a whole
- Maintain an accepting, positive outlook for relationships, dreams, challenges (small and big), literally all of life itself
- Meet each moment of parenting (and life) with complete and pure attention, free from hurt of the past and worry about the future
- Contribute to the expansion of human consciousness and the well being of the planet
Throughout the site, you will notice that we use the terms harmonious parenting and transformational parenting interchangeably with parenting with presence or being present. We do this to emphasize the fact that we are encouraging a way of parenting that ultimately defies complete definition by words - it comes from a place of peace within. The result is a blend of acceptance, appreciation, joy, and enthusiasm.
What exactly do we mean by being present as a parent?
Our focus here is to connect with our foundation - one of simply being. We do things all day long. We clean, we shop, we cook, we clean some more (or maybe not), we eat, we clothe the kids, we run them here and there. We are largely do-ers. Except that we’re not. The term for our species is human being, not doing.
Of course we have to do things and here we bring awareness to the fact that when we pay attention to who we are being as we parent we will derive great benefit. Are our thoughts tied up in what we have to do after this task is completed? Or maybe we’re worrying about what went wrong earlier, or about the game next week? Possibly we’re frustrated about a disagreement with a loved one. Maybe it’s grumpiness, or sadness, or anger we’re feeling.
Truly, who are you being and how can you be who you want to be?
We all have a source of peace within, but it is easy to lose touch or even forget that it exists. Yet, we can begin by strengthening the connection to our source of Life through various processes and practices. In doing so, we cultivate the ability to be present.
Christine and I are expanding on the common use of the term being present by defining it as an art that is practiced until it becomes an integrated skill. Much more than simply being physically present for our children, we are focusing on the ability to be fully present with our children as we parent them. This allows us to be free from distractions such as stress, worry, and negative feelings and to be full of the characteristics below.
Some qualities of a parent who practices the art of being present…
- listening without judgment
- connected to the source of Life
- giving children our full attention
- responding in a kind, loving manner
- allowing children their own experience of life
- meeting children where they are developmentally
- observing and nurturing the family’s natural rhythm
- solving conflict through compassionate communication
- honoring and nurturing a healthy connection with our children
- allow learning between parent and child, not just from parent to child
- encouraging appropriate behavior through modeling and loving guidance
- meeting children in the moment, free from past hurt and worry about the future
- acknowledging and allowing ourselves and our children to fully experience feelings
What if you’re not exhibiting all of these qualities?
Does it mean you’re not doing your “best”?
No! You’re always doing your best with the information and resources you have available and you are always exactly where you need to be. If there is one thing you take away from this site, please remember the truth of that statement. Guilt only serves as a signal that change could be beneficial; it is not meant to be carried around.
Our experience has demonstrated one thing for sure, though. Parents want to experience life in harmony with their children and challenges do present themselves. There is a way through those challenges: parenting with presence!
How do you get to this place of parenting with presence?
First, you can begin by noticing what is in the way and through taking steps to dissect what is stopping you from being present. Feeling your feelings as they come up is another part of the puzzle and connecting with your source of Life allows you to experience the truth of who you are. Essentially, you have the ability to be fully present inside of you - it just needs some nurturing.
There is something to note about the act of traveling the transformational parenting path: you are headed towards a peace you might not have thought previously possible and anything standing in front of you will try to block the path. It is up to you to maintain gentle persistence and release fear and uncertainty as you go along.
In addition to paying attention and allowing space for what comes up that stands in the way of you being the parent you want to be, support for the journey makes the process easier, and more fun! (Our sole purpose!)
From our perspective, you have a choice and it is presenting itself. Right here, right now. (Are you noticing a trend here?)
You can embrace the idea of parenting in the present and begin to experience the benefits immediately (just from making the commitment silently to yourself)!
We created Transformational Parenting to assist parents worldwide in bringing home the art of being fully present.
The power you hold to literally transform your own parenting, the lives of your whole family, and the ripple effect that comes to every person you interact with while being present, is beyond measure.
Christine and I offer private sessions, discussions, classes, and seminars, along with free resources to support you along your own Transformational Parenting journey. You’re at this site for a reason, allow us to bring peace to your parenting path!
Begin receiving valuable support and tools to experience a noticeable difference in your parenting harmony with some of our resources!
- Metamorphosis Moments free email inspiration to help you bring your parenting into the present
- Radical Transformation for Parents provides weekly support with discussions & exercises
- Schedule a free Tap Into Your True Parental Power Coaching Session as our gift to you
- Browse the site - there are many helpful resources for you
Transformational Parenting was Born…
From the hearts of two mothers, Amy Bush Bradley and Christine Gulrajani. Through our determination to create the parenting experience we want, a resulting dream has now transpired into reality. A dream to share our knowing with others so that they may also discover the parent within and be free from parental stress, frustration, insecurity, guilt and overwhelm.
We Believe
- All parents want a harmonious relationship with their children
- All parents can have the relationship they desire with their children, it is within
- With a commitment to introspection and practice, it will be discovered
- One transformational moment at a time
What Transformational Parenting is Not
A plan to control children. A parent’s role is to influence children rather than control them. True harmony is achieved through a partnership where both parent and child feel empowered, worthy, and loved.
What Transformational Parenting Offers
Our area of “expertise” is in transforming parental stress, hurt, and other negative thoughts and feelings into pure harmony. Through various methods, we help parents release themselves from stress, guilt, overwhelm, and negative thinking so they can completely love every second of parenting their children. In addition, we offer fun-to-use ideas to assist with parenting and to make the most of the parent-child relationship. As parents ourselves who have sought within to become the parents we want to be, we coach with a knowing that any parent who has the desire can also experience harmonious parenting.
Children learn by example and for parenting to be completely harmonious, it must begin with the parent. We believe the journey to becoming a harmonious parent starts with the parent’s willingness and commitment to take an inside look at their parenting, with a focus on thoughts, beliefs, and emotions.
Each family is unique and we meet each parent where he or she is at to begin the transformational parenting journey. Through the chosen coaching method, parents notice immediate shifts to claim the harmony they desire, and deserve. Parents who work with us experience confidence, clarity, and a renewed sense of how to parent within the context of harmonious parenting. Read more about what to expect here.
We travel the transformational parenting journey with you holding a light in the darkness, contemplating dilemmas through dissection, assisting you in opening to pave the way for peace, and of course, sharing in the recognition of rainbows, one transformational moment at a time!
Our Mission in Brief
Transform the world, one parent at a time.
Share Your Story With Us
We are creating an experiential writing/reading on how to make the journey from who you are as a parent to who you want to be. This is a resource any parent will be able to pick up again and again to receive some quick support and encouragement along their parenting path. The relation of personal stories will help bring this book alive and we want to include your story ~ Click here to learn more