The Importance of Conscious Parenting for Entrepreneurs

Being a parent and an entrepreneur can feel like an impossible tightrope act. The answer is conscious parenting. What is conscious parenting? It's the act of making a deliberate effort to be present and mindful in your parenting, while also staying attuned to your children's emotional needs. I first learned about it when working with Kim Marshall, Founder of Roots & Wings Childhood.

It Teaches Your Children Resilience – When you practice conscious parenting, you teach your children that failure is not something to be feared. It Helps You Model Healthy Coping Mechanisms – Get plenty of sleep, exercise, eat well, take deep breaths, make time to unwind.

It Allows You to Be More Present – Know your worth. Your worth is not dependent on how many hours you spend at the computer. 4 ways to be more present with your kids: Hang out and play together. Talk to your children about their day. Foster a positive atmosphere. Nurture routines for morning, dinner, and bedtime. Practicing conscious parenting might seem like one more thing on your plate, but I promise it's worth it.