Parenting Without Punishment Vol II
Welcome to the second issue of:
PARENTING WITHOUT PUNISHMENT
Your weekly resource for raising highly sensitive children
First, a pivot:
I had a whole newsletter about big feelings ready to send... and then after hearing stories from Thanksgiving, I realized there was a need to pivot.. (don't worry - BIG feelings are coming in the next issue!!) But for now - here's some help on recovering from Thanksgiving with your HSC (and it'll help you, too!)
EVERY weekly issue will have:
1. A RESOURCE REVIEW: Loads of info + my expertise put into the bite size bits you actually need to know (books, movies, podcasts, games, etc etc etc)
2. TRY IT OUT! A simple activity to bring these ideas alive! (Resources are only worth it if they make your daily life easier or more enjoyable, right?!)
3. MOON ABOUT IT: (Yup, totally made up that term, but I’m loving it) The week’s lunar energy may support (or challenge) your HSC; here you’ll find an invitation to reflect and tune in.
4. GUIDED MEDITATION: Quick and easy (even on the go) and something for all ages (littles, kids, teens, and adults) - just press play for the gift of PRESENCE with a new meditation every week.
✨ READY FOR THIS WEEK?!
LET'S DIVE IN! 👇
📚 Resource Review
Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith explains that rest is more than just sleep—it’s about renewing your energy in seven key areas: Physical Rest, Mental Rest, Emotional Rest, Social Rest, Sensory Rest, Creative Rest, and Spiritual Rest.
This is super helpful because your HSC needs a particular type of rest even (and especially) if it's not 'sleep' like we generally think about. After a day of unpredictable people and events, different foods, change in routine, increased socialization, potential masking, and potentially even feeling inferior, they need a freakin' break - but not all breaks are designed the same, right?
Read more about my take on Sacred Rest and how I EASILY incorporated in with my family.
🎬 Try it out!
Make a list of things that help recoup energy - either with your child, for yourself, with your whole family, or any combination! Keep is EASY - it's just a start, noone's getting it tattooed yet ;)
🌒 Moon about it
NEW MOON SOON!! Woohoo!! Perfect timing - remember that list you made of things that recoup energy?! Make some extra time for those this week - and keep adding to that list as much as you can.
🪷 Guided meditation
This one's for the adult's... (but can definitely work for kids, too) Know what you're doing is a guided meditation to help you make that 2 minute break feel like 2 hours of rest (YES, that's EXACTLY what we all need right now)