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Conscious Families
by Erin VinaccoMonthly conversations with conscious parents, authors and educators to uplift and inspire you in your parenting journey. This podcast is part of the Conscious Families online community which offers support and inspiration to help you awaken your child's true potential. Our program is based on Education for Life, a holistic approach to education that emphasizes experiential learning, spiritual development, and practical skills for living which prepare children to face life’s challenges. You can visit consciousfamilies.org to find out more.
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Episodes
Sharing Values with Children - a conversation with Lorna Knox
37m · PublishedThis month's conversation is with Lorna Knox, author, educator and mother of 3 grown children who currently lives and serves with the Ananda Community in Portland, Oregon.
In this episode, we discuss:
- the benefits and challenges of homeschooling
- the need for routines and schedules
- how to have tough conversations with your kids
- how to define and share your values
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- I Came From Joy!: non-sectarian tool for developing a child's inner, spiritual life—ideal for parents, teachers, and religious educators.
- Scary News: how prepare children for life in a scary world while also protecting their hearts and minds and nurturing their natural inner joy.
- Ananda communities
- Education for Life
And if you want more tips and inspiration, sign up to our weekly newsletter at www.consciousfamilies.org.
The Role of Awareness and Attention in Parenting - a conversation with Nitai Deranja
35m · PublishedThis month's conversation is with Nitai Deranja, life long educator, author and co-founder of Education for Life (EFL). In his current role as president of Education for Life International, he oversees a network of ten schools in the United States, Europe, and India. He is also parent to two wonderful adult children and is now a grandfather as well!
In this episode, we discuss:
- what is Education for Life?
- the role of awareness in teaching and parenting
- experiential learning
- and much more!
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- For Goodness’ Sake: guidance, activities and games for helping children and teens in discovering values such as kindness, concentration and honesty.
- Life Skills Action Charts
- Living Wisdom School of Nevada City
- Education for Life
And if you want more tips and inspiration, sign up to our weekly newsletter at www.consciousfamilies.org.
Calm and Compassionate Parenting - a conversation with Usha Dermond
32m · PublishedOur first conversation is with Usha Dermond, EFL educator and author of the book Calm and Compassionate Children: a handbook.
In this episode, we discuss:
- how to cultivate calmness in children
- the role of movement in development and concentration
- mistakes and lessons as a parent
- and much more!
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Calm and Compassionate Children
- Portland Living Wisdom School
- Education for Life
- Calm and Compassionate Parenting course
And if you want more tips and inspiration, sign up to our weekly newsletter at www.consciousfamilies.org.
Conscious Families has 13 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 6:35:59. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 23rd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on February 27th, 2024 14:15.
