Mindful Parenting: Presence not Perfection
Dates: Tuesdays November 3, 10, 17
Time: 6:30- 8:30 PM
Where: Online via Zoom
Bonus: Recorded Sessions that can be accessed whenever time permits. 

Registration Open now at Grand Rapids Center for        Mindfulness

Contact: Teacher Cheryl Blackington for More Information
                616-581-9217
                teensjustbreathe@gmail.com
Class Description
Mindful Parenting involves learning to see ourselves and our children with more compassion.  We understand there is no such thing as a perfect parent. We do the best we can under very challenging circumstances. Mindful parenting teaches us to take a step back and notice the bigger picture: our beliefs and expectations, our behaviors, our children’s behavior, and how we can learn to put healthier, more productive patterns of behavior in place.  It is not a step by step “how to parent” class, but rather a series of skills and practices that helps parents get in touch with their inherent wisdom. It embraces the growth mindset of ” I know what to do when things go wrong.” In short, mindful parenting can give us confidence in ourselves.

I do hope to meet you soon!

All my best
​Cheryl Blackington Mindfulness Teacher
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November 3

  • Introduce Mindfulness and Benefits
  • Learn to meditate for busy parents
  • Practices to see your child more clearly
  • Learn to ground when feeling emotionally activated
  • Practice guided meditations to enhance positive parenting
  • Learn to recognize the signs of reactive behavior

November 10


  • Diving into family values and the role of discipline
  • Building our family core values
  • Developing parenting practices that align with you values
  • Meditations for parents
  • Parenting Practices

November 17

  • Learning to find balance and calm for parent AND ALSO help your child regulate
  • Learning mindfulness and self compassion practices that will help support you.
  • Common Triggers and ways to meet them
  • Meditation and parenting practices
  •  Tantrums, meltdowns and do overs
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