“Where do I start?” …Pro-Child® solutions emerge from the Nurturing Principles
What does a child need? A child needs love, patience, kindness, consistency, and consideration. A child needs safety and peace. These are not reserved for children who are a part of intact families. These are not reserved for children whose parents are going through a “friendly divorce.” Every child’s soul deserves this.
The Pro-Child Way® stresses that divorce is an opportunity for a parent to consciously create a new experience for the child where these nurturing principles steer the solution - not the parent’s ego, not the parent’s emotions. In reminding parents of their own inner power to mindfully focus on the Nurturing Principles, children can experience a divorce that nurture’s the soul and brings smiles.
What Nurturing Principles do you wish to instill in your child? One mom's answer included these nuggets: Peace, self-assuredness, individuality, community, humbleness, knowledge, creativity, and kindness. How lucky is a child whose parent considers these nurturing qualities when shaping solutions! Reflect on your child and create a list of your own Nurturing Principles.
“Even in this divorce parenting situation, my child deserves LOVE. I will find a solution that wraps him in love.” • “I will demonstrate PATIENCE in this divorced parenting challenge, especially when I’d rather scream, and in this, my child will smile.” • “In looking at my child, I’m reminded that all she wants is CONSIDERATION, so I will focus on her feelings and thoughts as I discern the Pro-Child solution.” • “It is possible to show KINDNESS, even to those with whom you disagree. Through my divorced parenting interactions, this is what I want my child to learn from me.” • “I am responsible for the experience I show my child - not my ex - and I choose to show PEACE.”