Rebecca Thompson, MS

WAHM, founder of Consciously Parenting, and mom of 2 boys using a relationship-focused parenting paradigm

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

"As a mother I go to bed every night promising myself that I will do better. Most days I stumble, some days I am down right ashamed of my behavior. I wish I was perfect for you, but I am human and... https://t.co/EZ8M8AkHzF

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

Are you parenting a pre-teen or a teen? Need a little guidance and support to handle the ups and downs of this special time?

Join Rebecca at this Saturday. This is your last chance to register!

#teens #parenting https://t.co/L1WmuoUyxx

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

"People start to heal the moment they feel heard."
-Cheryl Richardson

#healing #listen https://t.co/vrAjOHqnO8

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

How do we help our kids make sense of the attacks on our democracy? Can the work of resisting racism and defending democracy be something we can do side by side with our kids?

Listen as Rebecca talks with ResistanceMom... https://t.co/03cjKrtFBq

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

"When we encourage new parents to 'treasure these moments because they don't last forever' we need to remember to also reassure them that they will survive these moments because they don't last... https://t.co/9tAhVfl66d

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

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"I'm convinced that when we help out children find healthy ways of dealing with their feelings, ways that don't hurt them or anyone else, we're helping to make our world a safer, better place." -Fred Rogers

#feelings #bigfeelings #consciouslyparenting https://t.co/LXpeOapCHN

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✨This Saturday✨

Are you parenting a pre-teen or a teen? Need a little guidance and support to handle the ups and downs of this special time?

Teens and pre-teens can be a lot of fun. AND they can... https://t.co/T4C9LBNEi1

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

"Avoiding your triggers isn't healing. Healing happens when you're triggered and you're able to move through the pain, the pattern, and the story--and walk your way to a different ending".

#truth #healing #AllRelationshipsCanHeal #HealYourself... https://t.co/9PftRzvoHS

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

Being wounded in one way or another, many times unintentionally, happens as part of life. People will miss our cues or misunderstand us. People will hurt us.

But part of growing up as parents is... https://t.co/afVOasMQpL

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

Having some bumps on the road of parenting? Want some individual support to get right to the heart of the matter with your kiddos or your partner?

Then maybe a one-on-one support... https://t.co/fLURhi3yy2

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

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[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

"The most difficult part of birth is the first year afterwards.

It is the year of travail--when the soul of a woman must birth the mother inside her. The emotional labour pains of becoming a... https://t.co/SrmDSMbv4P

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

"Join them in their world when they're little so you'll be welcome in their world when they get big."
-LR Knost

Chase sunrises.
Dance.
Make forts.

Do you have some examples to share?

#play #consciouslyparenting https://t.co/HSAgmqPsFE

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

In this final discussion with Carrie Contey, we take the topic of triggers beyond the day-to-day experience of stress and struggle to the level of personal transcendence.

It’s a delicious conversation... https://t.co/QFOMoI0wJT

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

"Too often we forget that discipline really means to teach, not to punish. A disciple is a student, not a recipient of behavioral consequences."
-Dr. Dan Siegel, The Whole-Brain Child.

Dr.... https://t.co/u00nE1Zzct

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

Unless your parents were highly unique and parented consciously ahead of their time, you were likely disciplined and/or punished for behaviors in an effort to be “socialized.”

Mainstream or... https://t.co/7V4m9NcQ6P

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

Anxiety can look like a lot of things with kids.

See if any of the behaviors you see in your kids might actually be anxiety.

#anxiety #behavior https://t.co/cz5LZIDDPs

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

Triggers. We’ve all had them. Some are small, others overwhelming.

If you’re here, you’re a step ahead in that you’re aware that you have them. Parenting brings them on in full force.

In Episode 28,... https://t.co/XCgPnupnPw

[Rebecca Thompson, MS @tcparentingproj]

"You can have friends and family and still feel deprived of community.

John Cacioppo, who died last year,... https://t.co/hjRww4WFYO