For Parents
Being Parents to Young Children
The early childhood years of 0-7 years is a unique time in a child's life. The rapid rate of change that occurs in the child during this time is like no other. As parents then, you are placed in a reality that requires you to grow and keep pace with the changes and challenges that occur in your child.
Your parent support network through family, friends, support groups (online or in-person), and other community resources become an important part of your growth and well-being.
The Space You Hold
Just as it is with each and everyone of us - parents and non-parents alike - there are times when we feel we just need a little more help, a deeper level of support and a sturdier source of guidance.
In such moments, your regular social network and community resources may not seem to give you a sufficient sense of grounding, of thoughtful understanding and useful suggestions, as much as you wish you could have.
Early Childhood Doula's Role
It is in these situations that I hope to offer you the parent support - to ease your uncertain feelings such as inadequacy, guilt, frustration or helplessness. These emotions are natural and are stepping stones for you to grow and evolve into a better understanding of yourself and your environment.
My role as a parent support for you is to help you attain your space of calm, of confidence, of trust in your journey as
parents to young children.
What a Session Looks Like
You can come to the session with a specific question or issue in mind. Or in situations where you are not quite able to put a finger on your feelings or thoughts, by sharing your story as a whole, I would be able to help you untangle the knots of the situation and paint a clearer picture for you.
We can then look at how best to address the concern in a holistic manner that takes into consideration the child's needs and your needs as a parent.
The Whole is greater than the sum of its parts
A Holistic Perspective
A Holistic Perspective
A Holistic Perspective
Our human nature is such that it is simply easier for us to see our world in two opposing principles - "good - bad", "right - wrong", "same - different".
What happens if we move away from this dualistic worldview? It is then that we begin to see the Whole.
It is the Whole Child that I would like to begin with, and to hold it without losing sight of it, as I walk with you in your journey as a parent to young children.
The Whole Child
A Holistic Perspective
A Holistic Perspective
Each child comes with a unique mixture of personality traits and characteristics. Some of these are more innate in their natural tendencies, some are learned from environmental experiences.
By giving each child their due acknowledgement that they are not simply parts making up a whole, but rather that they are whole and what we see are only parts of their whole, we begin to address the Whole Child.
Seeing Beyond
A Holistic Perspective
Seeing Beyond
My role as a parent support is to help you view the intricacies of the web that surrounds the Whole Child's being.
By allowing ourselves to see beyond what is often considered "the norm", I will guide you to understand where your child is coming from, keeping in mind that the child is both the actor and the recipient of life experiences. In so doing, we lead each child to shine in their unique ways.