Show 292: Julie Hatch ~ Mums On A Mission

Julie is on a mission to help mothers consciously connect with their kids and my interview with her was interesting at every level. Julie couldn't express it enough that the inner essence and spirit of our children are what drives who they are, and as parent’s, it is vital that we 'parent' to their strengths. We talked about how placing bandaids on any continued challenging behavior will only push those issues out to the future, creating bigger challenges for the child as they get older. 

Consistency was something Julie couldn't stress enough, and that picking our battles are key components to educating and teaching our children so that they can thrive in our communities in the best way possible. We also talked about the importance of creating a safe and supportive relationship with our children in the home-- when they are young and how vital that is. Julie and I talked more about why parents need to understand that a child's life inside the home is their only reference of how to be because parents are essentially their mirror. They absorb our energy, our language, and our actions. When I brought up the subject of nutrition, Julie seemed extremely grateful because she shared that most people don't realize how important nutrition plays a role in a child's behavior, and how it goes far beyond just sugar and caffeine. 

As a pediatric nurse practitioner for many years, as well as the mother of three grown boys, Julie was so passionate about how the present moment is what matters the most, and seeing our children in the present moment for who they are and what they are bringing to the moment, provides opportunity for deeper connection with the child. And that having a deeper connection can help them better navigate their way through the ups and downs of life. And when parents allow themselves to do this, that’s when they find that parenting can be less of a struggle. My interview with Julie was so informative and inspirational!

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